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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
After being confined for 10 minutes, the leaf reaches an equilibrium.
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Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Boies said planting a diverse mix of trees will create shade, eventually allowing streams to stabilize and banks to naturally reach equilibrium.
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Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.
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Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Mishra's theory as to why galaxies stop growing is the formation of a hot gas halo that has reached gravitational equilibrium.
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Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Boies said planting a diverse mix of trees will create shade, eventually allowing streams to stabilize and banks to naturally reach equilibrium.
—
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.
—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Mishra's theory as to why galaxies stop growing is the formation of a hot gas halo that has reached gravitational equilibrium.
—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
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The shape of the heel with a wider base provides more support, providing significantly more stability, balance, and weight distribution than traditional slim or stiletto heels.
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Globally, the top concern is work-life balance, specifically when job demands consistently exceed the time and energy workers have to meet them.
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Control and composure are at the core of this leadership philosophy.
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In a 1-1 game in the 10th, Brewers reliever Joel Kuhnel lost his composure after issuing an intentional walk to Crow-Armstrong to face Alex Bregman with runners on the corners and two outs.
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This indicated that the materials undergo reversible equilibration during operation.
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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