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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Rich, sweet, and creamy, this topping will help to balance out the deep flavors of the warm pecan pie.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
After the first wash, my hair got oily faster than usual, but that balanced out with continued use.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
The mellowness of the Parmesan and pecans balanced out the sweet-tart of the veggies and apples with the lemon lovely dressing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
After the first wash, my hair got oily faster than usual, but that balanced out with continued use.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
The mellowness of the Parmesan and pecans balanced out the sweet-tart of the veggies and apples with the lemon lovely dressing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 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 28 Nov. 2025.
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