equilibrate

Definition of equilibratenext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of equilibrate The other thing is that, rather than increasing with surface area, lift tends to drop because the sheets are more likely to equilibrate to the prevailing temperatures. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025 Housing would equilibrate if the city had a static population. Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025 Not allowing enough time to equilibrate The most accurate results are obtained after sitting in a low-stress environment for five minutes, Serwer noted. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 But in that case, wouldn’t people from low-income areas just overflow to their empty beds, and then the system would equilibrate? Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 So basically, until 1980, people tended to move to where wages were highest, and wages were slowly equilibrating between regions, and since 1980, people have begun moving towards where housing costs are low instead of where wages are high. Byalena Botros, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2023 Recall that immediately upon his inauguration as president in 1981, Ronald Reagan did the exact opposite by decontrolling energy prices, allowing markets to efficiently equilibrate in response to price signals. WSJ, 25 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrate
Verb
  • Kate Faasse equalized for the Dash in the 42nd minute after Kiki Van Zanten’s shot deflected off North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Forward Agostina Holzheier entered the contest for Lema with less than 10 minutes to go as Bay FC looked to equalize.
    Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • To be fair, like the other QBs, Allen is adjusting to a new scheme; none of the three delivered particularly sharp days.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • After casting was completed, Menart spent a year working with the actors on developing their characters and adjusting the script accordingly.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Preferably, any recruit would also offer creativity from deep, given Newcastle need to try to compensate for the loss of creativity and goal-scoring threat that Guimaraes provided in midfield.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That makes long-duration Treasuries particularly vulnerable if investors continue to demand higher returns to compensate for fiscal and inflation risks.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both sides rotated halfway through, giving two ‘starting XIs’ 60 minutes of game-time each, balancing the load out equally across their squads.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Better Body Pillow balances plush softness with genuine support.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Equilibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrate. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster