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 two males are adjusting well, according to caretakers at SeaWorld, and are slowly being introduced to the existing whales at the park.

— Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
On Monday, your phone is silent and the organization is already adjusting to your absence.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

The Galaxy Watch 8 serves as a personal health coach for busy students balancing academics and wellness.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
In the North Macedonian village of Kanatlar, Ayten and Erdoğan raise their children, balancing the 800-year-old Bektashi Sufi teachings with the struggles of modern life.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of balancing

Verb

One of them lost one of the viral proteins entirely, compensating for its loss with changes elsewhere in the genome.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Moscow can keep paying for the war by forcing businesses to absorb the cost of drone attacks rather than spending on better drone defenses or compensating damaged firms.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 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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