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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
Noun
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The uneasy equilibrium Russia had achieved was growing increasingly precarious.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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This isn't Bruton's first self-balancing he's made, but this is the first time using equilibrium balls as wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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As does a menu of potential spending offsets proposed by House Republicans, which includes a new fee for EVs and the elimination of a tax credit loophole for leasing them.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans met Tuesday to suss out how changes to Medicaid or other health care measures could be used as offsets in a reconciliation bill.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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This ability to balance high-energy anthems with introspective themes has helped MEOVV connect with fans who value both excitement and authenticity.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The dial proclaims the movement’s 10-day power reserve with a large power reserve indicator in its own subdial at 3 o’clock, with a big red pointer, balanced by the large balance wheel on display at 8 o’clock.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Mind you, his top-corner finish on the counter (below) came seconds after the match officials turned a blind eye to the most blatant foul inside Real’s box (above).—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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And there are photos and videos of Piper in the kitchen — sitting on a counter dumping eggs into the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer and bouncing a pan of batter on the counter to knock out the air bubbles.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another Lewandowski spot kick reduced the advantage, before Eric Garcia latched onto a Pedri cross to finally equalize through a bullet header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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To equalize this, excess summer hydropower is harnessed to mine green bitcoins that are cashed in to buy back electricity from India when rivers are driest.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 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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By adjusting exercises, people can still benefit from the core strengthening, balance, and flexibility improvements Pilates offers while avoiding unnecessary strain or discomfort.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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For perspective, only six reigning champions in the last quarter century have committed as much as nine figures toward the defense of a title, with the number rising to seven because adjusting for inflation pushes the post-2000 Yankees into the group.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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