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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
when participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution
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as in offset
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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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of equipoise
Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 Sep. 2023
Contra earlier models there isn't a monotonic decrease in the rate of adaptation as a function of complexity, but rather an increase until to an equipoise, before a subsequent decrease.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2010
WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
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Noun
Related: Primary care physicians are learning how to fill the gaps in gender-affirming medicine
The principle of clinical equipoise holds that, when starting a trial, researchers must be uncertain about whether the control group or the treatment group is most likely to benefit.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 Sep. 2023
Contra earlier models there isn't a monotonic decrease in the rate of adaptation as a function of complexity, but rather an increase until to an equipoise, before a subsequent decrease.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2010
Verb
The authors do a great job demonstrating that allowing respect for autonomy has, at a minimum, equipoise with the authoritarian approach, if not superiority, when considering a range of measures of health and happiness.
—WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipoise
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In today’s interconnected world, regional conflicts have ripple effects that extend beyond national borders, creating a dent in international trade and economic equilibrium.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even if this helps Assad to hold the line against the opposition and re-establish a new equilibrium, this will be unstable.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This law abolished the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset, which decreased payments for millions of Americans who worked in public service jobs like teachers, police officers and firefighters.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, from hotel chains eager to tout their eco-friendly practices to airlines promoting carbon offsets.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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However, challenges will arise—particularly when balancing short-term profits with long-term societal benefits.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Switzer says country club and prep are design aesthetics that balance sophistication with comfort, which never goes out of style.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant, Pages, was sort of an upscale diner, with a long counter, a pie case and booths along a picture window at the front.Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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The reform consolidated the public defense services of the state’s 44 counties under one statewide umbrella and aimed to equalize pay and standardize case management and other processes.Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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When the policy was announced, USCIS estimated that over two-thirds of non-citizens without legal status but were married to U.S. citizens were not eligible to apply to adjust their status previously.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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He’s cooled a bit now that NHL opponents have identified him as one of the Blue Jackets’ top weapons, and he’s being challenged to adjust.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Equipoise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoise. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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