equipoised

Definition of equipoisednext
past tense of equipoise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoised
Verb
  • Mandy Havlik, a Point Loma neighborhood leader, said the need for a safe cycling network should be balanced against the impact on businesses of removing street parking.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Still, listeners flooded social media with concern and queries as to why HEESEUNG couldn’t simply pursue independent opportunities while remaining as a member of ENHYPEN, pointing to the way members of BTS, BLACKPINK and other K-pop groups have successfully balanced both in recent years.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • MaiaSpace, a French ArianeGroup subsidiary, has adjusted its timeline, now aiming for an inaugural launch in early 2027.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • None adjusted easily to her height or her husband's for shaving.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Celta’s experienced striker Borja Iglesias equalized for the home side with his third goal in four games after 25 minutes, and strike partner Iago Aspas was unfortunate to see his shot come back off the post with two minutes remaining as both sides pushed for a winner.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Ducks equalized when Andrew Mangiapane flubbed a sterling opportunity at one end and Sennecke created one at the other.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.
    Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Newsom has equated these actions to the state’s efforts in 2024 to quash the sale of hemp products containing cannabinoids such as THC.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Solar customers who had their systems installed under earlier iterations of the tariff still get compensated at the retail rate for 20 years from the time their systems became operational before the new rules affect them.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • They’re being paid and compensated for the first time.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Those losses were then counterbalanced by a road victory against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and a third straight win over NCAA Tournament shoo-in Saint Mary’s in Idaho Falls.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Equipoised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoised. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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