equipoises 1 of 2

noun

plural of equipoise
as in offsets
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways

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equipoises

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verb

present tense third-person singular of equipoise
as in equilibrates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoises
  1. offsets
  2. adjusts
  3. counters
  4. balances
  5. equalizes
  6. equates
  7. levels
  8. compensates
Noun
  • The article warns against complacency, noting that if these temporary offsets disappear and supply constraints persist, panic buying and momentum trading could drive prices significantly higher.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But some regions use half-hour or 45-minute offsets to better align with solar time or for the sake of national identity.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of offsets
Verb
  • Most products are launched, customers provide feedback and the organization adjusts.
    — Alessandro Lagi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusts
Noun
  • Inside the home are ebonized bamboo floors, high ceilings, a marble floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with Brazilian granite counters.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Monarch counters with senior athletes Sanje Fisher and Bryan Bynes, along with junior running back Keshawn Paschell.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of counters
Verb
  • Inside, the cabin layout balances high-tech minimalism with premium comfort.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Miriam balances academics with extracurriculars like competitive dance and cultural clubs, Shearn said.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of balances
Verb
  • The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Definition of equalizes
Verb
  • Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of equates
Verb
  • Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
    — Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of levels
Verb
  • That's because the remaining healthy testicle often compensates by producing enough testosterone and sperm on its own.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026
  • The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of compensates
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