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

The band is still adjusting to the normal aspects of label life, like abiding by an album rollout plan, scheduling press interviews, and filling out paperwork.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
In some cases, data centers can operate as flexible loads, adjusting their electricity use to help stabilize the grid.

— April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

However, balancing commercial investment logic with public interests, state enterprise governance, and investment transparency remains a key challenge during his tenure.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Godas said the challenge in balancing creativity and commercial concerns is finding accessible projects that have a deeper meaning for audiences.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of balancing

Verb

Above 5%, however, attitudes began to shift and yields suddenly starting looking like an attractive entry point, compensating even for the risk of inflation above 3%.

— Fred Imbert,Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Ongoing testing of control design and operating effectiveness should inform compensating controls and remediation plans with timelines.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of compensating

Verb

But on the back of the hot economy, the on-the-ground reality is rents in New York have grown significantly since the pandemic, more than counterbalancing the 2022-2023 increases in interest rates and thus mortgage payments.

— Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The best accessories to oyster eating are those that amplify the bivalve’s puckery, oceanic qualities rather than counterbalancing them.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterbalancing

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