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as in balance
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium
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Recent Examples of equilibrium
There’s no fragrance, no marketing fluff—just a methodical return to equilibrium.
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Air Mail, 24 May 2025
Passive resonance avoidance: Because the stiffness can be switched without changing the equilibrium state, countersnapping can be used to automatically change the natural vibration frequency of a system.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
Temperature is normally what brings, say, a gas or a liquid into equilibrium by jostling the molecules around.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 9 May 2025
In a sign of past becoming present, and of what is allowed, the show included large mobiles reminiscent of childhood toys, with dragonflies made from old artillery shells, resting in perfect equilibrium.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Air Mail, 24 May 2025
Passive resonance avoidance: Because the stiffness can be switched without changing the equilibrium state, countersnapping can be used to automatically change the natural vibration frequency of a system.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
Temperature is normally what brings, say, a gas or a liquid into equilibrium by jostling the molecules around.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 9 May 2025
In a sign of past becoming present, and of what is allowed, the show included large mobiles reminiscent of childhood toys, with dragonflies made from old artillery shells, resting in perfect equilibrium.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
Noun
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Spain's housing crisis highlights the delicate balance between tourism and residents, particularly in popular tourist destinations.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The record-setting balances, on their own, weren’t necessarily a troublesome indicator.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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