balance out

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

For instance, try balancing out the rugged look with feminine shorts like the LyreBird Silken Lace-Trim Shorts. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

In theory, governments are supposed to balance out deficits in bad times with surpluses in good times. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

The combination hit all the right notes, with the crunchy shrimp and wontons balancing out the sweet pineapple pico and veggies. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026

Her red Stuart Weitzman pumps matched her coat, while her brown purse balanced out the bold colors of the ensemble. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for balance out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout