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

People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

A touch of balsamic creates a lovely pop to help balance out the intense tart sweetness of the peaches and the brown sugar. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026

The side-slit up the thigh allows for full freedom of movement and a flirty touch, which is nicely balanced out by the mock neck and long-sleeve design. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

When looking for a more sophisticated ensemble, balance out your cargos with a pair of knee-high chunky rain boots to emulate this style. —Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for balance out

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