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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
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 hesitated
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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as in paid
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balanced
Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
This needs to be balanced with honest portrayals of skilled nursing facilities, which includes how residents live their lives while receiving necessary care.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Leaving it on the list could put other state projects at risk due to finances not being properly balanced, according to Sawyer.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Verb
Notes of blackberry and cherry are balanced by white pepper, subtle spice, and a touch of smoke, creating a wine with both richness and freshness.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
This needs to be balanced with honest portrayals of skilled nursing facilities, which includes how residents live their lives while receiving necessary care.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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One of the individuals was listed in temporary serious condition on Sunday, while the other was in stable condition.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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In this primary bath, the traditional, warm brass racks from designer Joseph Giles make a beautiful, symmetrical statement.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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That globe—which blooms all year in warm climates—is actually a multitude of symmetrical golden-yellow florets.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Verb
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A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Keep in mind, Andy, Woody’s first and beloved owner, wanted to keep Woody with him, even in college, and hesitated for a moment before giving him up to Bonnie in Toy Story 3.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But some of the payments Newsom solicited went to nonprofits Siebel Newsom is involved with, and which have paid her a salary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Even compared to 2023’s excellent Alive People, the mood is light, the pace is slow, and her reflections are lucid to the point of being haikuesque.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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There’s a lucid rebellion bubbling within the walls of Broadway’s Studio 54 theater, the kind that transcends space, time, and earthly norms.—
Gianluca Russo,
Allure,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.—
Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In this case, the two notes’ harmonic overtones overlap, and most people like listening to the sound as a result.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Verb
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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