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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
The Equinox brings day and night into equilibrium, and the same medicine applies to your one-on-one connections.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
This highlights the system’s ability to maintain equilibrium under external disturbances, a key requirement for real-world use.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
And this equilibrium of individuals supported by state benefits versus workers to pay into the system to support them is not a use which the CBO believes will be rebalanced anytime soon.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
This highlights the system’s ability to maintain equilibrium under external disturbances, a key requirement for real-world use.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
And this equilibrium of individuals supported by state benefits versus workers to pay into the system to support them is not a use which the CBO believes will be rebalanced anytime soon.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
Noun
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This enables the whole brain system to return to a state of balance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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And this inflatable water mat makes tummy time a blast, while helping little ones develop better balance and stronger core muscles.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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On his first United appearance, Lammens did exude a composure that spread to the defenders in front.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Defense filings include letters from 70 individuals—family members, collaborators, and fellow inmates—describing Combs as a stabilizing force in prison who has mentored others and maintained composure under challenging conditions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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