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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
The Benson goal both restored the Sabres’ equilibrium and deflated the Bruins.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
There could be as many as ~1017 icy, round objects in hydrostatic equilibrium in the Milky Way galaxy alone, most of which are likely not bound to a parent star at all.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
Either way, a break in the equilibrium holding a stock to support/resistance levels results in a breakout or breakdown.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
In 2022, conservation experts expressed explicit concern with the building’s heavy use of concrete, noting that the museum would require an elaborate (and energy-thirsty) ventilation system to maintain internal temperature equilibrium.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
There could be as many as ~1017 icy, round objects in hydrostatic equilibrium in the Milky Way galaxy alone, most of which are likely not bound to a parent star at all.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
Either way, a break in the equilibrium holding a stock to support/resistance levels results in a breakout or breakdown.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
In 2022, conservation experts expressed explicit concern with the building’s heavy use of concrete, noting that the museum would require an elaborate (and energy-thirsty) ventilation system to maintain internal temperature equilibrium.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrium
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This chic square-neck tank top strikes the perfect balance of function and style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The tension young workers face with AI adoption Striking that balance is important not just for career development but for cognitive ability.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Weaving between Bon Iver features and electronic experimentation, the Minnesota musician and actor’s new album sounds a note of community and composure in a tumultuous world.—
Nia Coats,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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Manor, meanwhile, kept his composure.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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This indicated that the materials undergo reversible equilibration during operation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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