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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
Concentrate on maintaining your equilibrium as Chiron goes direct.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Adding moisture back into the air using a humidifier can be very helpful in maintaining equilibrium and comfortable skin.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Gaza has reached a new equilibrium.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Its 20th-century crash, 21st-century rebound and feared future rendezvous with newly invading predators is perhaps the clearest allegory nature has provided for the never-ending struggle to restore equilibrium to a great river that America dammed and then pushed to its limits.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
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Thanks to its large construction, capacity to hold up to 330 pounds, and balance spreader bar, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.—
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Nevertheless, Bowie’s composure helped maintain the flow, keeping the set upbeat despite these obstacles.—
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Through balls became an asset for a player who had previously shown a lack of composure in these areas, and was thought to be more adept as a crosser.—
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“Equilibrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrium. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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