EQUIPOISES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of equipoise

as in offsets

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways

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verb

present tense third-person singular of equipoise

as in equilibrates

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disequilibrates

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Noun

But some regions use half-hour or 45-minute offsets to better align with solar time or for the sake of national identity.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Along with the lack of provisions in the bill, these members took issue with the bill containing no offsets for the $95 billion in spending.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

Definition of offsets

Verb

Supporting those capabilities is a new AI-Native Smart Factory Technology White Paper, which outlines an architecture that continuously analyzes production data and adjusts factory operations in real time.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Every now and then, Jubin adjusts the small gold crucifix around his neck.

— Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Definition of adjusts

Verb

The lineup balances structure and softness through sculptural silhouettes and rich textures, offering a modern interpretation of the Proenza Schouler woman while honoring the brand DNA.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
In this rustic kitchen, the visual weight of the two breadboards balances the strong visual presence of the white crock.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Definition of balances

Verb

Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.

— Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of levels

Verb

That's because the remaining healthy testicle often compensates by producing enough testosterone and sperm on its own.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026
The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of compensates

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