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

The Browns also come to town in October, a visit balanced out by tough, ensuing trips to see the Ravens, Bengals and Buccaneers. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025

But the reversal in fortunes in the first quarter proves adding strategic locations around the world can help Disney balance out fluctuations in the global economy. —Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 May 2025

Many drinks also include a small amount of CBD to help balance out the high and reduce the chance of anxiety or paranoia. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

This helps balance out the formula’s lactic acid, an exfoliator that can help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines. —Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for balance out

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