as in to balance
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
a plan to equalize educational opportunities for all the state's children, rich and poor alike
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Recent Examples of equalize
Reciprocal tariffs aim to equalize tariffs among trading nations.
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump says these will be reciprocal and aimed at equalizing tariffs.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
That’s because, as my prior research finds, public sector unions uniquely shape American society by equalizing wages while increasing transparency and civic participation.
—Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Anyone expecting a quick concession by the EU to equalize tariffs is likely to be disappointed, because Trump has said Europe has imposed an unfair regime on U.S. imports because of its use of subtle disguises known as non-tariff barriers.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump says these will be reciprocal and aimed at equalizing tariffs.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
That’s because, as my prior research finds, public sector unions uniquely shape American society by equalizing wages while increasing transparency and civic participation.
—Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Anyone expecting a quick concession by the EU to equalize tariffs is likely to be disappointed, because Trump has said Europe has imposed an unfair regime on U.S. imports because of its use of subtle disguises known as non-tariff barriers.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Learn how protein and carbohydrates affect your body in the morning and how to balance the two at breakfast to fuel the start of your day.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Passed down generationally, this mindset equates worthiness with hard work and relentless labor.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This behavior equates a drop in price with a drop in quality, which is often not the case.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump has also referred to a rare earth minerals agreement as a way for the US to be compensated for the aid and military assistance sent to Ukraine.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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But to compensate for the gap in conventional capabilities and lower-yield nuclear weapons, Europe would have to rely on extended deterrence provided by its two nuclear states.—
Mark S. Bell,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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