balance out
phrasal verb
balanced out; balancing out; balances out
1
: to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc. : to compensate for
Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
His quickness will balance out the other fighter's greater strength.
2
: to be or become equal or even
The good times and the bad times balanced out
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This helps balance out the formula’s lactic acid, an exfoliator that can help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Most recipes also include honey to balance out the acidity, and some add ginger or lemon for additional flavor.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
There’s also toasted almond to give it a nuttiness, which balances out the sweetness, too.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This helps balance out the formula’s lactic acid, an exfoliator that can help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Most recipes also include honey to balance out the acidity, and some add ginger or lemon for additional flavor.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
There’s also toasted almond to give it a nuttiness, which balances out the sweetness, too.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balance out
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“Balance out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20out. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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