It is time not only to equalize men's and women's wages, but also to equalize responsibility for housework.
Source: tatoeba (241929)
Equalize
/ˈikwəˌlaɪz/
Synonyms for "equalize" (171 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Verb(4 words)
Noun(8 words)
balance in motionbalancingbalancing entrybalancing equationscalibration mattersclassroom parity termcoequalscounterbalances
Adjective(3 words)
Strong matches (51)
Adjective(3 words)
educational balanceequal countsequal gaps
Verb(11 words)
Related words (85)
lay lowlay outlevellubricatemake plumbmake uniformmatchmeasuremowneutralizenormalizeoffsetoilplaneplanishplasterpoiseproportionproportionateput in tune
Show 33 more words
raserazereconcilerectifyregularizeregulaterightrollroll flatsetset rightshavesimilarizesmoothsmooth downsmooth outsmoothensquarestabilizestandardizesteamrollsteamrollerstereotypestrike a balancesymmetrizesyncsynchronizetailortrim totruetrue uptuneuniformize
Verb(15 words)
levelleveledlevelledmatchnormalizenormalizesrarefiesredistributeregularizescalespectral shapingstandardizetiedtieingtone shaping
Noun(15 words)
Adjective(2 words)
nonliving levelrarified
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: even out, accommodate, accord, adapt, adjust.
- Sentence evidence is available for equalize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "equalize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "equalize"
Keep "equalize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "equalize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "equalize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "equalize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesadjustmentalteraudio engineeringbalancingchangemodifynormalizationrack upscalingscoresignal processingstandardizationtally
More specific
8 entriesdata normalizationgraphic equalizationmean adjustmentmin max scalingparametric equalizationsample size equalizationscore standardizationz-score normalization
Collocations
6 entriesequalize dataequalize distributionequalize opportunitiesequalize pricesequalize scoresequalize treatment
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
In the 12th game of the World Championship Nepo was already on a win and would have needed only a draw for the title, but in a dramatic back-and-forth, in which both players made serious mistakes, he gave the game away and lost - incredibly bitter for him. Ding, on the other hand, managed to equalize at 6½ : 6½.
Source: tatoeba (11718248)
to equalize accounts, burdens, or taxes
Source: wiktionary
One poor moment can suffice / To equalize the lofty and the low.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "equalize"?
Closest matches include even out, accommodate, accord, adapt, adjust.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "equalize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.