EQUILIBRATING Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

equilibrating

verb

present participle of equilibrate

as in equalizing

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disequilibrating

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Verb

The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of equalizing

Verb

Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Then Phoebe offers to help Henry out adjusting to his new school.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

French Gates argued balancing philanthropy, advocacy for reproductive rights, motherhood, writing, and entrepreneurship means ditching perfectionism.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
The key to a stylish patchwork-style tile backsplash is balancing variety with cohesion.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of balancing

Verb

If Paramount prevails in court, it would be paid the bond, thereby compensating for the ticking fees and other costs.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Each is compensating, in its own way, for advertising channels the cannabis industry still can't use, and for trust that, in a young and still-stigmatized market, has to be built face to face.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensating

Verb

And counterbalancing its environmental footprint, Boatyard Distillery operates a carbon neutral facility.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Given the disparity in economic resources between Iran on one side of the Persian Gulf, and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar on the other side, a counterbalancing bloc would hold the stronger hand over time.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of counterbalancing

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