librate

/ˈlaɪbreɪt/
verb
  1. To swing or move back and forth like a balance; to oscillate or vibrate gently.
    • The old grandfather clock's pendulum continued to librate steadily, marking each second.
    • During the earthquake, the chandelier began to librate dangerously from the ceiling.
    • The needle on the scale librated for a moment before settling on the exact weight.
  2. To be in a state of balance or equilibrium; to hover between two options or positions.
    • The stock market continued to librate throughout the day as investors reacted to the news.
    • The jury's opinion librated between guilty and not guilty for hours before reaching a verdict.
    • Her decision seemed to librate between accepting the job offer and staying at her current company.
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