equilibrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of equilibrate
as in equalizes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrates
  1. equalizes
  2. adjusts
  3. balances
  4. compensates
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
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  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Available in six muted colors, the sheets have a sateen weave that’s soft and smooth, with a bit of stretch to maintain a proper fit even as the bed adjusts.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusts
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  • Asked how the show balances the AIDS crisis and the defeat of the strike against its comedy, Beresford says the two are inseparable.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, the cabin layout balances high-tech minimalism with premium comfort.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of balances
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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