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as in balance
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium
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Recent Examples of equilibrium
After the system reaches equilibrium, the programmers can read the solution in the new configuration of the resonators.
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
This keeps the long-term trend constructive, even as near-term momentum has cooled off (RSI at 50 is just an equilibrium, not a confirmation of anything).
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Maintaining balance is key to achieving equilibrium.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The future of literacy numbers going back to some equilibrium is uncertain, but professors stress their importance.
—Essence, 20 Jan. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
This keeps the long-term trend constructive, even as near-term momentum has cooled off (RSI at 50 is just an equilibrium, not a confirmation of anything).
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Maintaining balance is key to achieving equilibrium.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The future of literacy numbers going back to some equilibrium is uncertain, but professors stress their importance.
—Essence, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
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For residents like Christina Doyle, the goal isn’t to shut visitors out altogether, but to find a balance between access and preservation.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of Lamont’s unacknowledged strengths is his public composure and innate courtesy in an era when escalating vulgarity in politics shows an ugly American face to us and the world.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The ride strikes a fine balance between composure and comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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