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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Arugula gives the salad a nice peppery flavor, which balances out the sweetness from the persimmons.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
And there was some levity, too, with Superman, Friendship, and Boys Go to Jupiter balancing out the darker moments.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Things may balance out because a female will lay eggs only every two to four years, whereas a male can mate every year.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Modern plaid can warm up minimalist bedding, balance out bolder duvets, or bring depth to an all-neutral bedroom setup.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
And there was some levity, too, with Superman, Friendship, and Boys Go to Jupiter balancing out the darker moments.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Things may balance out because a female will lay eggs only every two to four years, whereas a male can mate every year.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Modern plaid can warm up minimalist bedding, balance out bolder duvets, or bring depth to an all-neutral bedroom setup.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 2025.
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