EQUIPOISING Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

equipoising

verb

present participle of equipoise

as in adjusting

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

disequilibrating

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Verb

The band is still adjusting to the normal aspects of label life, like abiding by an album rollout plan, scheduling press interviews, and filling out paperwork.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
In some cases, data centers can operate as flexible loads, adjusting their electricity use to help stabilize the grid.

— April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

However, balancing commercial investment logic with public interests, state enterprise governance, and investment transparency remains a key challenge during his tenure.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Godas said the challenge in balancing creativity and commercial concerns is finding accessible projects that have a deeper meaning for audiences.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of balancing

Verb

Above 5%, however, attitudes began to shift and yields suddenly starting looking like an attractive entry point, compensating even for the risk of inflation above 3%.

— Fred Imbert,Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Ongoing testing of control design and operating effectiveness should inform compensating controls and remediation plans with timelines.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of compensating

Verb

Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of equating

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