equilibrate

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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
  • The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Iowa scored first on Isaac Johnson’s first-period goal, but Jake McLaughlin equalized off a setup from Nolan Sullivan.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • For years, public-school teachers in Florida’s cities were paid more than those in rural areas, to compensate for their higher cost of living.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Local residents have advocated for a more permanent solution to the violent elephant encounters, and for the families of the deceased to be compensated.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Greg Kinnear Greg Kinnear balanced his acting career with hosting duties on Talk Soup from 1991 to 1994.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

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“Equilibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrate. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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