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
Examples of balance out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Compared to ultrasonic models, evaporative humidifiers tend to cost less up front, though that balances out with the long-term upkeep cost of replacing filters.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
The tang of the apple cider combined with the Worcestershire balances out the sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
The drink’s sweetness is balanced out by a little hit of acid from balsamic vinegar.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
To balance out the beach-side decor, DeLeon likes to bring the element of fire into a space as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This is where the nutrients in Steel Bite Pro come to the rescue and help balance out the gut bacteria which can have positive effects towards ridding the mouth of gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Some devs are trying to mollify users by offering pricing tiers that don't pay for themselves, hoping that things balance out through other paying users.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2024
There have been more high-scoring games, but the averages suggest things also tend to balance out.
—Tim Reynolds, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
To balance out sagging office real estate assessments and the drying-up of pandemic-era federal aid, the plan would also eliminate about $10 million in existing county jobs or programs — whether lawmakers approve the tax hike or not.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
The tang of the apple cider combined with the Worcestershire balances out the sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
The drink’s sweetness is balanced out by a little hit of acid from balsamic vinegar.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
To balance out the beach-side decor, DeLeon likes to bring the element of fire into a space as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This is where the nutrients in Steel Bite Pro come to the rescue and help balance out the gut bacteria which can have positive effects towards ridding the mouth of gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Some devs are trying to mollify users by offering pricing tiers that don't pay for themselves, hoping that things balance out through other paying users.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2024
There have been more high-scoring games, but the averages suggest things also tend to balance out.
—Tim Reynolds, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
To balance out sagging office real estate assessments and the drying-up of pandemic-era federal aid, the plan would also eliminate about $10 million in existing county jobs or programs — whether lawmakers approve the tax hike or not.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Balance out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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