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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
Taking our Solar System as a proxy for what’s out there in the galaxy and the rest of the Universe, there are likely tens of trillions of bodies in hydrostatic equilibrium, at least, across the entirety of the Milky Way.
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Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
The immediate aftermath involved two months of recovery, which entailed physical and occupational therapy that helped Lee find equilibrium and regain movement, the magazine reported.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
This slower line represents an equilibrium level—the midpoint of a recent price range—over the past 26 periods.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
With Brent crude hovering above $115 and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the question is whether the labor market’s low-hire, low-fire equilibrium can survive an energy shock.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
The immediate aftermath involved two months of recovery, which entailed physical and occupational therapy that helped Lee find equilibrium and regain movement, the magazine reported.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
This slower line represents an equilibrium level—the midpoint of a recent price range—over the past 26 periods.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
With Brent crude hovering above $115 and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the question is whether the labor market’s low-hire, low-fire equilibrium can survive an energy shock.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
Noun
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At the same time, balance ambition with perspective.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Interiors by Studio Architetto Mar, balance historic character with refined updates, highlighted by two reception rooms, a formal dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen dressed in decorative wallpaper.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Quattro system distributes power seamlessly and even on tighter downhill switchbacks, the vehicle maintained composure.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza wins with command, accuracy, red-zone efficiency and grown-man composure.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This indicated that the materials undergo reversible equilibration during operation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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