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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
This chart represents a domestic market with the intersection of the supply and demand lines representing the equilibrium point.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025
As bond market prices seek a new equilibrium, risk and reward dynamics can become unanchored from fundamentals, as exemplified by this article’s findings.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Stockholm also expressed the equilibrium, where creativity and design evoke the balance between urban life and nature and innovation and tradition.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
There’s something deep in our biological clocks that can’t seem to help but welcome the days when the sun stays up past 8 pm and the air temperature reaches equilibrium with our bodies.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025
As bond market prices seek a new equilibrium, risk and reward dynamics can become unanchored from fundamentals, as exemplified by this article’s findings.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Stockholm also expressed the equilibrium, where creativity and design evoke the balance between urban life and nature and innovation and tradition.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
There’s something deep in our biological clocks that can’t seem to help but welcome the days when the sun stays up past 8 pm and the air temperature reaches equilibrium with our bodies.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling While the bolster gives support and balance to the knife, the lightness of the bolster-free Japanese knives offers ergonomic benefits.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Charles took over offensively after the heated moment with 11 points in the third quarter alone, but the rest of the team struggled to maintain composure at either end.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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That’s a box that Brooks could check Friday as the Griffins take on JSerra in the Division 2 championship at 7 p.m. Brooks, 14, is an attractive pick because of her composure, location and improvement.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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