equipoised

past tense of equipoise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoised
Verb
  • These tendencies, if not balanced by Humility and Collaboration, can undermine both their own well-being and the collective efforts of their team.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • The salmon already brings a lot of flavor and fat, so this helps keep the meal balanced rather than overly heavy.
    Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.
    Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Naegohyang equalized five minutes later when Choe Kum Ok headed in from a set piece, then grabbed the lead in the 67th after Kim Kyong Yong collected a high-arching clearance from a Suwon defender to nod home.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
  • Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 June 2026
  • Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • But in his third and rockiest year at the helm of the Trojans, Riley was still compensated like one of the kings of the sport.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Many student athletes are being compensated for their participation with anywhere from tens of thousands of dollars per year to in some cases, a million or more.
    Dr. J. Lee Peters, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Yet this is counterbalanced by the $60 billion windfall that American oil producers could earn if prices remain high.
    Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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“Equipoised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoised. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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