equipoised

past tense of equipoise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoised
Verb
  • Carlo Ancelotti, speaking at a press conference on Thursday at the Philadelphia Stadium, said the matchup between Haiti and Scotland was balanced and praised the Haitians’ physicality.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
  • The shoes are balanced by a hefty platform on the front of the foot, underneath the toe box, that balances out the ultra-tall heel.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Andre Ayes equalized in the 82nd minute.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • His Qatari side equalized in the final minutes of their opening game, stunning the Swiss in the Bay Area in one of the shock results of the first weekend of the tournament.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 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
  • Attal did not disclose how much Paltrow was compensated for her appearance.
    Kelly Hartog, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
  • The film’s success has sparked a broader conversation about how crew members should be compensated when an indie movie breaks out.
    Olivia Tauber, Vanity Fair, 12 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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