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 irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of equalizing

Verb

The industry also grapples with influencers promoting unrealistic strategies, though firms like Take Profit Trader are adjusting.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Self-Monitoring May Improve Weight Management Weighing daily can be a powerful tool for building awareness of trends and for adjusting habits to improve overall health.

— Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
By balancing organizational needs and advising both managers and employees, HR professionals demonstrate robustness and serve as effective and practical change agents and compliance experts.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of balancing

Verb

Establishing a National Claims Commission to resolve confiscation claims from the post-1959 nationalizations, compensating former owners through bonds while protecting people who later acquired the same properties legally.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Teams are no longer building forward but are stuck compensating.

— Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of compensating

Verb

This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.

— Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
And then the relationship with Andi is so counterbalancing in a really delightful way.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

Definition of counterbalancing

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