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

Advocates for the exchanges fear that many of those who drop their plans are healthier people whom insurers rely on to help balance out the costs of covering sicker people. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Tangy sour cream balances out the sweetness of the raspberries in this cake. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

To balance out muddy undertones and make yellow countertops feel more modern, Turgut suggests skipping cooler-toned paints, leaning into neutral and warm shades, and keeping metal hardware purposefully-antique style. — The Spruce, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for balance out

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