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Recent Examples of equilibrium After years of living alone, Rhoda takes in a lodger, but the change unsettles the equilibrium of her home. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 The show presents surfing as a balance between surrendering to nature while conquering a wave, a push-pull dynamic that can only work in equilibrium, and McNamara has been a compelling personification of that, someone who trains and strives and competes to maintain sangfroid. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 May 2025 Practice intentionally throwing yourself off balance a little bit so your body must work to find its equilibrium again. Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 Malaysia’s chairmanship helped maintain this equilibrium by avoiding escalatory language while keeping diplomatic channels to Beijing open. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for equilibrium
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Noun
  • Each society or jurisdiction will determine the right balance of these elements to achieve the overarching policy goals under a set of normative values.
    Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Her look included an A-line poplin skirt with crisp pleats that create shape and volume and a simple white tank top, striking the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • The robot's performance matched that of skilled human surgeons, handling unexpected scenarios with composure and precision.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
  • Jordan Walsh regains his composure Walsh was whistled for seven personal fouls in the Celtics’ second Summer League game, then was ejected from the third after picking up two technicals in a seven-second span.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025

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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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