equilibrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of equilibrate
as in equalizes

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  1. equalizes
  2. adjusts
  3. balances
  4. compensates
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  • And as the trough of lower pressure equalizes with the rest of the atmosphere next week, temps will only warm slightly.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of equalizes
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  • Once contact is made, the drone adjusts its grip, wraps its fingers around the branch, locks them together, and holds its position securely.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • It can be used as an alarm to wake your kids up in the morning, as well as a gradual sunrise or sunset lamp that gradually adjusts brightness.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjusts
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  • Neouze balances spiral dresses and intricately layered balloon-leg trousers with cleaner separates in jersey and organza.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Jo and Raissa play this conflict out on screen in a story that balances action and adventure with an emotional climax that left me in tears.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of balances
Verb
  • For years, Whitehouse’s state has been grappling with challenges stemming from how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services compensates healthcare providers.
    — David Lim, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Pay now or later, or not at all Some mutual fund share classes charge a sales commission, or load, that compensates the broker or advisor who sells the fund.
    — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of compensates
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