equalizing

verb

present participle of equalize
as in balancing
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 equalizing The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The kind of artist who could spend an entire day equalizing a single handclap. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026 Mexico cut the deficit to 3-2, but England kept it from equalizing. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 For Cape Verde, Deroy Duarte scored in the 59th minute, equalizing the game 1-1 at the time. — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Dryer Balls Wool dryer balls reduce static by equalizing electrons and ions in the dryer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 After an Ivory Coast equalizing goal in the 74th minute, Norway was in desperate need of an answer, and who else but Haaland would score the goal to send the Vikings to the round of 16. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizing
  1. balancing
  2. equating
  3. adjusting
Verb
  • But Beijing is not just balancing innovation and safety, but also global competition – and may not want to slow down.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of balancing
Verb
  • However, the article warns against equating token consumption with productivity or business value.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some comics readers have taken issue with King’s past, equating his service with pro-war sentiment.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of equating
Verb
  • Analysts keep adjusting upward their estimates of what AI hyperscalers will spend on capex in the future, and that increased spend is driving down free cash flow estimates.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • This setup allows the nuclear core to run at a steady, efficient output while adjusting the amount of electricity sent to the grid.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of adjusting

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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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