balanced

adjective

bal·anced | \ ˈba-lən(t)st

Definition of balanced

(Entry 1 of 2)

: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc. a balanced diet a balanced blend of ingredients balanced flavors a football team with a balanced offense providing a balanced solution a fair and balanced assessment trying to lead a more balanced life a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]

balanced

Definition of balanced (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense and past participle of balance entry 1

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Examples of balanced in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Over the course of many runs, the energy budget will stay balanced. — Katie Mccormick, Quanta Magazine, 16 May 2022 Attackman McCabe Millon sparked a balanced offense. — Bill Wagner, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2022 No one knows what to expect except for an attack-dog defense and a balanced offense. — Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2022 New Jersey, which used two quarterbacks throughout, used a balanced offense (five rushes, six passes) to drive 67 yards, punctuated with a Darius Victor 2-yard touchdown rush to take a 10-6 lead into the break. — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022 Paige Bueckers and Christyn Williams each scored 15 points to lead a balanced UConn offense in a 75-58 win over Indiana on Saturday in Bridgeport, Conn., to advance the Huskies into their 16th consecutive regional final. — San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2022 The Eagles, ranked fourth in the nation by MaxPreps, went 5-1 vs. teams ranked in the Top 40 in the nation, boasting a balanced offense spearheaded by Hendricks. — Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Mar. 2022 With a balanced offense, consistent man-to-man defense and a steady hand at the free-throw line, Parkville claimed a 60-59 win at No. 8 New Town on Friday to improve to 18-0 on the season. — Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 11 Feb. 2022 His unique ability to stay balanced, read coverage and change direction has given him the ability to beat every type of coverage this season. — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2022 See More

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