equipoised

Definition of equipoisednext
past tense of equipoise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoised
Verb
  • Manuel’s approach to narrative is as original as his sense of cinematic form, and his gift for documentary-style observation is balanced by a refined sense of style.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The dress featured a keyhole cutout for a plunging neckline, framed by strong shoulders and long sleeves, which balanced the streamlined, formfitting silhouette.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Sierra Canyon also adjusted at halftime and were quicker to the perimeter, chasing the Celts off the 3-point line.
    Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Brooklyn equalized in the 83rd minute in bizarre fashion.
    José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The Rangers equalized off a cycle play where Mika Zibanejad found Miller in front.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Google’s Sundar Pichai has equated AI to the discovery of fire or electricity in its ability to democratize information.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Arizona has been hit hardest by shortages to date, recently having surrendered about a third of its allotted supply of the river through both mandatory and compensated voluntary cuts to keep Lake Mead from going dry.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Regarding the use of VIP programs to incentivize bettors, Fox noted that hosts are trained regularly on responsible gaming and are not compensated on the basis of how much their specific clients are betting in the app.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The researchers counterbalanced the Casimir effect with a force generated by a flux.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
  • But that is counterbalanced by some sweeter notes of ripe and dried stone and tropical fruit, along with a bit of vanilla and a hint of maple.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Equipoised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoised. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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