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
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All that did was basically balance out the four division series, where the home teams went 12-6.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The giving part helps balance out the more analytical, business side of things.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
This ramp could help balance out existing pressure on Oracle's operating margins and help drive the company's earnings growth as well.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The unit is still looking for an identity in terms of balancing out the passing game with the rushing attack.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The giving part helps balance out the more analytical, business side of things.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
This ramp could help balance out existing pressure on Oracle's operating margins and help drive the company's earnings growth as well.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The unit is still looking for an identity in terms of balancing out the passing game with the rushing attack.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balance out
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“Balance out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20out. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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