equipoising

Definition of equipoisingnext
present participle of equipoise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoising
Verb
  • As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.
    John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support.
    Nathan Pilling March 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.
    Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The equalizing goal never materialized, despite heavy pressure from the Galaxy and seven extra minutes of stoppage time, leaving the Galaxy to deal with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of what was the worst team in the league.
    Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The grant money will hopefully make managing those problems easier by compensating interns for their work, Young said.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Since then, Tech and Conference USA have failed to agree on a financial settlement aimed at compensating the league for the Bulldogs' departure.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Contemporary theories of consciousness generally attempt to bridge this gap by equating consciousness with some measurable, physical property of the brain.
    Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.
    Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Equipoising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoising. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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