1
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
Or that weather is created by atmospheric high and low pressures seeking equilibrium in a climate tango?
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Outside Online, 4 June 2025
Rather than aiming for a constant fixed equilibrium, dynamic leadership is about ongoing adjustments.
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
His ostentatious well-being is scorned by Walker, who equates equilibrium with compromise.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Johnson has publicly and privately urged his Senate counterparts to make as few changes as possible to the bill, underscoring the importance of maintaining the tenuous equilibrium of support in the House.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 June 2025
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Outside Online, 4 June 2025
Rather than aiming for a constant fixed equilibrium, dynamic leadership is about ongoing adjustments.
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
His ostentatious well-being is scorned by Walker, who equates equilibrium with compromise.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Johnson has publicly and privately urged his Senate counterparts to make as few changes as possible to the bill, underscoring the importance of maintaining the tenuous equilibrium of support in the House.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
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The acidity from the tomatoes and the sweetness from the corn balance the smokiness out nicely, as does the rich queso fresco and fresh cilantro.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Incorporating lateral lunges into your routine targets multiple muscle groups, improving balance and coordination.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Four years on, the Loom & Leaf hasn’t lost its composure.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins defense kept its composure and didn’t start tackling Bears offensive players once the Bears were delivering blows.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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