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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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 June 2025
In this instance, Mecha Break is also a high-speed and quite aerial mecha game, and that’s a lot to balance out before release.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Don’t forget the ice, and the vegetarian options to balance out the burgers and hot dogs.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Canyon Instant Coffee $20 for 6 servings Weight: 6 g
Tasters’ Rating: 8/10
The acidity in this coffee was lemon or lime like on the front but offered a sweetness that balanced out the intensity.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 June 2025
In this instance, Mecha Break is also a high-speed and quite aerial mecha game, and that’s a lot to balance out before release.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Don’t forget the ice, and the vegetarian options to balance out the burgers and hot dogs.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Canyon Instant Coffee $20 for 6 servings Weight: 6 g
Tasters’ Rating: 8/10
The acidity in this coffee was lemon or lime like on the front but offered a sweetness that balanced out the intensity.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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