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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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The threats Hamas and Hezbollah posed to Israel allowed Iran to exert power across the region while holding Israelis indirectly at risk, which—combined with Israel’s deterrence in the form of its superior military power—produced a stable equilibrium.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Get the free stencil 07 of 12 Libra (September 22 - October 23): Fall Quotes Social, diplomatic, and charming, Libras seek to create harmony and equilibrium in all areas of life.Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Trump has some offsets to Harris' gain among Hispanic people.Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Another assessment is that companies may rely on carbon offsets to achieve net zero rather than making significant reductions in their actual emissions.Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Add a bit of Sichuan pepper oil to spicy dressings or sauces, or drizzle over stir-fries, stews, and salads just before serving to balance the heat.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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Eisner balances those personal reflections with one of Zimbardo’s final interviews, a telling one that anchors the final episode.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems.Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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But in the evening, counter service makes way for the table side service of a classic steakhouse.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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But hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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In my opinion, this act will be another opportunity to equalize the status of men and women.Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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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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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
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In time, drivers were able to use touch screens in some models to adjust core car mechanics like traction control and even cycle between performance modes.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Equipoise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoise. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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