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

This solid colored wool rug was the perfect neutral-but-not-boring option to balance out the space between visuals editor Lizzie Soufleris’ living room and dining area. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025

But the geranium adds a feminine touch that balances out what could have been a more traditionally masculine fougère. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025

Double it up with two tennis necklaces in varying lengths, along with a chunky metal chain to balance out the sparkle. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025

Usually that can be balanced out by getting offensive rebounds or getting to the free-throw line. —Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for balance out

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