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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 massage, Brashear gave me specific yoga postures and self-care practices selected to restore equilibrium.
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Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
The center of balance rides lower than ever before, with weight distribution in such equilibrium that Ward even corner-balanced the truck.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
Instead of striving for an impossible equilibrium, shifting toward work-life rhythm—one that adapts to different seasons of life—might be a more realistic path that restores meaningful well-being for driven women.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The gold standard would create a natural economic equilibrium that prevents both inflation and deflation while allowing for sustainable growth.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
The center of balance rides lower than ever before, with weight distribution in such equilibrium that Ward even corner-balanced the truck.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
Instead of striving for an impossible equilibrium, shifting toward work-life rhythm—one that adapts to different seasons of life—might be a more realistic path that restores meaningful well-being for driven women.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The gold standard would create a natural economic equilibrium that prevents both inflation and deflation while allowing for sustainable growth.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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