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
  • Aïssata Traoré’s touch outside the penalty area set up Amanda Gutierres to equalize for Boston in the 37th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • That lead would not last long, as Kansas City equalized in the 39th minute.
    — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Agencies should extend eligibility windows for career development awards, and universities should adjust promotion timelines and protect trainees.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The mounting modules also allow the displays to be adjusted to different angles.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • With these collaborations, estates and relevant parties are always compensated.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Proposition 103 provides for an intervenor process in which consumer advocates can participate in the department’s review of rate increases and be compensated for their expenses.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • With nearly every dish on a Thanksgiving table being on the savory side, this sweet one balances them out all by itself.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Valentino, in particular, has long provided her with a means of balancing romantic femininity with something a little darker and more subversive.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026

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

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