equalize
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
It’s relatively easy to equalize the inheritance for your sons, even if you make gifts during your lifetime.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
Markkanen's free throw with 19 seconds remaining in regulation set up the first overtime at 127-127 and Chicago's Coby White sank a layup with 0.2 of seconds remaining to equalize at 136-136.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
At six months of age, the number of nanotubes in normal mice and those with Alzheimer's disease began to equalize.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2025
Mike Huckabee, for goodness sake, was the governor who signed off on hundreds of millions of dollars of new annual funding to help equalize funding in Arkansas.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2025
Only scythes can equalize that, but everyone knows the chance of being gleaned in this, or even the next, millennium is so low as to be ignored.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
![]()
“This rule, at least to a certain degree, equalizes the workforce that way,’’ says Amanda Sonneborn, an employment lawyer at King & Spalding.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2021
Some philosophers, such as Jeremy Bentham, have suggested that it’s our capacity to suffer that equalizes us.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 6, 2020
Fresh flour is considered “unstable,” Hutchison explained, and oxidation equalizes it and makes it more stable and consistent.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2016
Toward the most generous end of the spectrum are companies like Facebook, which equalizes paid leave, offering men and women four months.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2015
What linguists call speech rate — the number of speech sounds per second — equalizes.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
![]()
Argentina went ahead two minutes into extra time on a strike from Lisandro Martinez, but Cape Verde equalized in the 103rd minute with a curving effort from Sidny Lopes Cabral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Paraguay opened the scoring in the 42nd minute through Julio Enciso, before Germany equalized in the second half with a header by Kai Havertz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Seattle equalized at 3-3 on a goal by Jordan Morris in the 88th minute set up by Cristian Roldan from Albert Rusnak's corner kick.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
As it equalized, Lewis's voice came over the radio.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
![]()
“A life-insurance policy can be specifically purchased to provide a cash payout to the non-business child, effectively equalizing their inheritance without burdening the business or the child taking it over,” it says.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026
Whether or not Altman is a true believer in A.I.’s equalizing powers, he’s talking his book.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
Rather, his numerous public appearances in the past few months have been filled with talk about the potential for AI to be more of an equalizing force for technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
It is also, in some ways, an equalizing force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
“My thought was that if you know how to keep tissue alive there must be some way of equalizing the reserve supply to the area of the throat and face.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing equalize
Scrabble: High Scoring Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
A Soccer and a Football Special
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
20 Common Words That Will Boost Your Scrabble Score
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!