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
  • Messi’s pinpoint pass to Luis Suárez was headed across the Union goalmouth for Miami homegrown striker Daniel Pinter to equalize from close range.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • To make up the difference, the school adjusted its bell schedule, including adding time to class periods.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • One way is by adjusting the draft for vessels going through the locks.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both involve players compensated for playing football, and feature teams that generate millions in revenue and pursue players for their labor services.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Port Authority is clearly trying to compensate for the mazelike layout.
    Anne Kadet, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Global demand has also shrunk significantly with rising prices, helping to balance the oil market and get oil to the customers who need it.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Founded by Kemmu and Nihalani, the company has positioned itself around backing stories described as authentic and character-driven, aiming to balance creative ambition with commercial appeal.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Equilibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrate. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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