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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
Under usual circumstances, the two are in equilibrium, but greenhouse gases trap more energy, and as concentrations increase, temperatures rise.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Others were in a state of fragile equilibrium, ready to flee, but not fleeing yet.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Based on these parameters, scientists estimate the planet’s equilibrium temperature to be around 368 K, placing it in a relatively warm but still temperate range for rocky exoplanets.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The reinterpretation of what minimalism is, the equilibrium between cold colors, the perfect cuts.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Others were in a state of fragile equilibrium, ready to flee, but not fleeing yet.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Based on these parameters, scientists estimate the planet’s equilibrium temperature to be around 368 K, placing it in a relatively warm but still temperate range for rocky exoplanets.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The reinterpretation of what minimalism is, the equilibrium between cold colors, the perfect cuts.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
Noun
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But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the actual balance was much lower.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins tied the score early in the third period and pushed for about the next 10 minutes, but the Flyers, buoyed by 18 saves from Dan Vladar, maintained their composure and eventually pushed back.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For entrepreneurs, confidence and bold vision can be assets, but only when paired with openness and composure.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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