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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
These two latin terms are the roots of the word equilibrium, one of Murano’s starting points this new season.
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Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Once the wolves were reintroduced, the number of elk declined and the park regained its equilibrium.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
After the massage, Brashear gave me specific yoga postures and self-care practices selected to restore equilibrium.
—Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Does this mean a room full of quantum particles that have come to equilibrium?
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Once the wolves were reintroduced, the number of elk declined and the park regained its equilibrium.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
After the massage, Brashear gave me specific yoga postures and self-care practices selected to restore equilibrium.
—Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Does this mean a room full of quantum particles that have come to equilibrium?
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
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The soon-to-be 23-year-old displayed impressive contact balance and routinely churned out additional yards after being hit, but his workload in college (879 carries in five years) raises questions about his long-term outlook in the NFL. 191.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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On balance this leads to a more stable, efficient, cheaper, and cleaner power grid.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining its strong Eastern Conference standing will require a level of finishing and composure that was noticeably absent Saturday night.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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After the one-two punch (or burning, or stabbing) of the siege on Jackson and Joel’s murder, a more sedate, transitional episode lets the characters regain their composure as much as the viewers.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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