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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoised
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His earliest proposal was far more radical, with two fully cantilevered floors balanced dramatically atop four pillars and a giant glass fireplace anchoring an enormous central living room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026 -
But the layers were undeniable, and the butter was balanced by a decent bit of salt, which made this a rich but well-rounded biscuit.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Cucho Hernández put Betis ahead in the ninth minute and Pablo Fornals scored the winner in the 68th after Héctor Fort had equalized for Elche shortly before halftime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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What a wild ride though, from not wanting kids to being equated with Mama’s.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Congress had in 2011 removed the requirement for Senate confirmation of NSB members, who work part-time and are only compensated for their time on the board.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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In fact, the hotel’s location easily compensated for it.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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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
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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 18 May. 2026.
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