balance out

phrasal verb

balanced out; balancing out; balances out

: 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.

: 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 To balance out all that extravagant ice, Camilla donned a simple white gown by one of her go-to designers. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 July 2024 In addition to dragon fruit, the Dragon Inferno features bold tequila blanco, lime juice, mole bitters; all balanced out with lava salt and simple syrup. —

Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 July 2024 The effect of extreme heat is particularly pronounced in urban areas with fewer trees and less greenery to provide shade and balance out the heat-absorbing asphalt and concrete. —

Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024 The fresh capital comes just as the VC industry starts to see early signs of recovering from the spigots running dry over the last few years, balancing out the tech investment spree during the pandemic. —

Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance out

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