EQUILIBRIUM Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

equilibrium

noun

ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-əm

Definition of equilibrium

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 There was a certain equilibrium to the way our family ate, fueling ourselves for our respective days either sitting at a laptop or terrorizing the socket plugs, the crayons, the cat. — Raven Smith, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 In the close quarters of the boat, the family’s fragile equilibrium, long organised around his volatility, begins to crack. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 The warm gravy seeped into the buttermilk biscuit pieces just enough to create a divine equilibrium between damp and drenched. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Temps begin to rebound Wednesday After the cut-off low departs late Tuesday, the atmosphere will begin its rebound to equilibrium through the week, bringing temperatures back to average or even slightly above average to the end of the work week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equilibrium

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The contract bars balance-billing patients beyond insured rates and limits annual adjustments to South Region medical and transportation inflation markers.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Interest and fees increase the loan balance, reducing equity available for future needs.

— Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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equilibrists

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