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

While the economics of hydrogen production have historically rendered the technology unviable in most cases, a community like Vieques is one specific instance where the costs might just balance out. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2026

But across species, left- and right-favoring individuals usually balance out. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026

When balanced out by Flos lighting and House of Rohl fixtures, the edgy statement becomes approachable. — Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Advocates for the exchanges fear that many of those who drop their plans are healthier people whom insurers rely on to help balance out the costs of covering sicker people. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for balance out

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