EQUILIBRATE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

equilibrate

verb

Definition of equilibrate

as in to equalize

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disequilibrate

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Recent Examples of equilibrate The other thing is that, rather than increasing with surface area, lift tends to drop because the sheets are more likely to equilibrate to the prevailing temperatures. — Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025 Housing would equilibrate if the city had a static population. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025 Not allowing enough time to equilibrate The most accurate results are obtained after sitting in a low-stress environment for five minutes, Serwer noted. — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 But in that case, wouldn’t people from low-income areas just overflow to their empty beds, and then the system would equilibrate? — Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 So basically, until 1980, people tended to move to where wages were highest, and wages were slowly equilibrating between regions, and since 1980, people have begun moving towards where housing costs are low instead of where wages are high. — Byalena Botros, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2023 Recall that immediately upon his inauguration as president in 1981, Ronald Reagan did the exact opposite by decontrolling energy prices, allowing markets to efficiently equilibrate in response to price signals. — WSJ, 25 Sep. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrate

Verb

However, Saba Goglichidze pulled one back for Monza right at the start of the second half and the visitors had several chances to equalize before Andrea Pinamonti sealed the match late on.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
That lead would not last long, as Kansas City equalized in the 39th minute.

— Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of equalize

Verb

The simple industrial design gets a neat little accent in the form of a physical knob for adjusting playback, track navigation, and volume.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
The first-year Falcons head coach also does not believe the game plan will need to be adjusted heading into the matchup with the Bears.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjust

Verb

In which case, who is ultimately on the hook to compensate any victims?

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Government spending remains well above its peers in the politically sensitive realm of social protections, particularly pensions and healthcare, while tepid economic growth has failed to compensate.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of compensate

Verb

The California Coastal Act just turned 50, balancing sensible development with conservation and public access.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Adding mozzarella and Parmesan creates a salty, extra cheesy base while tomato sauce balances the richness with some acidity.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of balance

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