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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Things may balance out because a female will lay eggs only every two to four years, whereas a male can mate every year.
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Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Modern plaid can warm up minimalist bedding, balance out bolder duvets, or bring depth to an all-neutral bedroom setup.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
Perhaps most importantly, his presence helps balance out Florida’s forward lines and returns them to a sense of normalcy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Charring the sprouts first gives them a slightly bitter edge to balance out the richness, while leeks and garlic melt into the background.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Modern plaid can warm up minimalist bedding, balance out bolder duvets, or bring depth to an all-neutral bedroom setup.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
Perhaps most importantly, his presence helps balance out Florida’s forward lines and returns them to a sense of normalcy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Charring the sprouts first gives them a slightly bitter edge to balance out the richness, while leeks and garlic melt into the background.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 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 20 Dec. 2025.
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