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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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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 symmetric
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 faltered
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 balance
Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
At less than 2,300 pounds, the car offers a power-to-weight ratio and 50:50 front/rear weight balance that helps deliver delightful road-going entertainment.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom, who has historically sought to balance tech regulation with business retention, will face a pivotal decision if the bill reaches his desk.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Carroll is known for placing a strong emphasis on the running game, often aiming for a balanced offense that uses the run game to grind out games in the fourth quarter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For physical and mental balance, these chakras must act in concert with one another.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
At less than 2,300 pounds, the car offers a power-to-weight ratio and 50:50 front/rear weight balance that helps deliver delightful road-going entertainment.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Tariffs may have set the fire, but long-term success will come down to how well brands balance speed with structure.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom, who has historically sought to balance tech regulation with business retention, will face a pivotal decision if the bill reaches his desk.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb’s plumping formula features ginger root oil and pepper extract, along with vitamin E and shea butter for a balanced blend of volume and hydration.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Carroll is known for placing a strong emphasis on the running game, often aiming for a balanced offense that uses the run game to grind out games in the fourth quarter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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This delicate equilibrium underscores the significance of integrating self-determination and Stoicism into a cohesive leadership philosophy.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The center of balance rides lower than ever before, with weight distribution in such equilibrium that Ward even corner-balanced the truck.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
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The eyebrow trend embraces their natural growth and invites us to leave behind the obsession with symmetry.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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At a memorial service held by Vincent’s old schoolmates in California, his friends brought slices of apples to share and reminisced about the apple slices in his lunchbox, cut with absolute symmetry.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Epic's focus on the low end of the gaming revenue scale is something of an inverse of Valve's fee structure on Steam.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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The only downside to Broadway — besides the pay scale, but that honestly doesn’t matter so much to me — is the time commitment.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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Even an accounting measure preferred by the Senate Republicans, which would count the 2017 tax breaks as current policy rather than a new one requiring an offset, still comes up short for covering the full price tag of the new package, which could swell beyond $5 trillion over 10 years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Check out these suggestions, each of which, if multiplied by others, can help subdue climate change: Choose airlines that offer carbon offset programs.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Yamamoto threw on five days’ rest 11 times in his first season in the majors, and will gradually reacclimate to that schedule as the Dodgers’ off days from April have dried up.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Florida advances now to face the winner of the Toronto-Ottawa series, with the Maple Leafs up 3-2 entering Game 6 Thursday, assuring the Panthers a bit of a rest edge.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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Deployments to the region are a demonstration of Australia's resolve to support an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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This channels air from the front to underneath, then over the hood and windscreen to keep it stable.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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People from India and China represent the largest proportion of international students, accounting for about half of the overall enrollment, according to federal officials.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The proportion of American women giving birth at 40 and older has risen significantly in the last three decades — from 1.3% in 1990 to 4.1% in 2023, according to the CDC.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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From a pocket of the coat Heiss removed Prima’s note and her ribbon and tossed them onto the counter.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Both teams had a deep understanding of the other and had already seen multiple in-game adjustments and counters to keep the playoff tactical battle alive.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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