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

Ellison revealed a logo menu that had Skydance front and center and large, orbited by tiny icons for brands like Warners and Paramount (along with CBS, HBO Max, DC, CNN and, perhaps just to balance out the graphic, Nickelodeon). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

One highlight for me was my session with an energy healer named Djik Dewa, who balances out the body’s chakras with gentle massage, chanting, and deep eye contact—a disconcerting but powerful experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

The Parthenon’s columns famously have a slight inward tilt toward the roof and bulge at the center, which some people theorize balances out the curved stylobate. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

The trio of shows are expected to highlight new material, with career-spanning hits and special guests each evening balancing out experiences. — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for balance out

• about
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• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
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• dropout