as in to equalize
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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.
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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
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
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Italy led 1-0 deep into second half stoppage time before England equalized and then clinched the victory with a 119th-minute goal.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s because congressional pay for rank-and-file members hasn’t been adjusted since 2009.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s the extent to which Netzer was considered the key man beforehand, but his poor form eventually cost him a place in the West German starting XI, and the side compensated for his absence through discipline and energy rather than flair.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Individual states and big cities will continue to shape their own policies to balance immigrant communities and navigate the tension between cultural assimilation and the preservation of American 'heritage'.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Fed is in a tricky spot, balancing a weakening labor market while inflation remains relatively elevated.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Equilibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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