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

But the scale feels spot-on; the sectional balances out the living room without weighing it down. —Malia Griggs, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2025

For example, private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds may not be as closely tied to the stock market, which can help balance out a portfolio and reduce overall risk. —Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Matcha is less likely to trigger jitteriness and anxiety because its L-theanine content helps balance out the effects of caffeine. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025

The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025

Rhymes for balance out

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