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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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Recent Examples of balance
CBS News, 16 June 2026
After all, striking the perfect balance between comfort and style is what Skechers does best!
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Ada County commissioners are considering raising property taxes to balance the budget this year.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing, swaying his feet side to side in a rocking motion that mimics surfing, while keeping his balance above China's Diaoshuilou waterfall in 2011.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
After all, striking the perfect balance between comfort and style is what Skechers does best!
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Verb
For example, athletes sometimes use HRV to balance hard workouts with recovery, while others may notice how sleep, alcohol, stress or hydration are affecting their readings.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Ada County commissioners are considering raising property taxes to balance the budget this year.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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After being confined for 10 minutes, the leaf reaches an equilibrium.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But in a crisis, price no longer reflects only the equilibrium between supply and demand.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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If so, the framework could open a new window into how complex matter organizes itself when the usual action-reaction symmetry breaks down.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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One of my favorite ways to do this is small scale retreats with friends.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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This structured pair is a close match to Lohan’s shorts with crisp offset pleats and an invisible hemline, both of which dress up the look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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However, designer Caron Woolsey is ready to give this color a rest.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The idea of a summer vacation is to disconnect from your job and rest, but vacations have increasingly become another form of work.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Investors often mistakenly equate a great company with a great investment, but the stock market primarily rewards the divergence between expectations and actual performance.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Children do not necessarily equate love with volume of gifts, and many parents today are actively trying to reduce clutter, overstimulation, and consumerism.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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When asked which member of the family is the best soccer player, Theo didn't hesitate.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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When an agreement offers nothing to the Iranian people, why would the regime hesitate to intensify its crackdown?—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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