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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
Their evolutionary tree pattern reminded Douglas and his colleagues of the debate about punctuated equilibrium.
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Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
But the loving couple’s equilibrium hits a major bump when a freak coastal storm destroys Theo’s new building before its inauguration and viral videos compound his humiliation.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Perfusing donor organs with blood and other fluids while in transit lessens the possibility of tissue injury, inhibits damaging immune responses and maintains cellular homeostasis or equilibrium.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
That's because of the same fusion reactions that keep a star in equilibrium.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
But the loving couple’s equilibrium hits a major bump when a freak coastal storm destroys Theo’s new building before its inauguration and viral videos compound his humiliation.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Perfusing donor organs with blood and other fluids while in transit lessens the possibility of tissue injury, inhibits damaging immune responses and maintains cellular homeostasis or equilibrium.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
That's because of the same fusion reactions that keep a star in equilibrium.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
Noun
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Late in the second quarter, facing second-and-10 from the Pittsburgh 35, Rodgers led receiver Calvin Austin III perfectly with one of those off-balance wrist-flick throws 14 yards past the line of scrimmage from the far hash, for a 30-yard gain.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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