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

White boots White boots were a staple in the ’70s, especially when used to balance out monochromatic combinations. —Michel Mejía, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2025

In My Oxford Year, McCormack plays Antonia Davenport, Jamie's mom, whose easygoing manner serves to balance out her husband's strictness. —Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The lace detailing adds a flirty element without being overly revealing, and the modest midi length balances out the cut-outs. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025

Mint, lavender, or basil all enhance strawberries’ natural flavor and balances out their sweetness. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025

Rhymes for balance out

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