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as in equating
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in hesitating
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balancing
Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support.
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Nathan Pilling
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The coaching staff, meanwhile, is balancing teaching schemes and the playbook.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The Season 2 trailer promises more hijinks and hilarity as Isla navigates the pressures of running the family business and navigating the high-stakes world of professional basketball, while balancing the drama of her personal life (with Max Greenfield and Jay Ellis as romantic interests).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
This puttering would lead to SimCity, in which the player is thrust into the role of mayor, balancing taxation and spending, building schools and hospitals, watching civilization unfold — and occasionally succumb to random Godzilla attacks.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
In his capacity as Blackhawks mentor, Foligno often spoke with Connor Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, about the small but imperative details required at the game’s highest level, balancing puck possession against taking risks on offense.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
However, as industry experts emphasize, the project’s commercial viability hinges entirely on balancing these premium prices with passenger safety.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Nathan Pilling
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The coaching staff, meanwhile, is balancing teaching schemes and the playbook.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The Season 2 trailer promises more hijinks and hilarity as Isla navigates the pressures of running the family business and navigating the high-stakes world of professional basketball, while balancing the drama of her personal life (with Max Greenfield and Jay Ellis as romantic interests).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
This puttering would lead to SimCity, in which the player is thrust into the role of mayor, balancing taxation and spending, building schools and hospitals, watching civilization unfold — and occasionally succumb to random Godzilla attacks.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
In his capacity as Blackhawks mentor, Foligno often spoke with Connor Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, about the small but imperative details required at the game’s highest level, balancing puck possession against taking risks on offense.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
However, as industry experts emphasize, the project’s commercial viability hinges entirely on balancing these premium prices with passenger safety.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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Contemporary theories of consciousness generally attempt to bridge this gap by equating consciousness with some measurable, physical property of the brain.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Academy seems comfortable celebrating individual excellence within horror while hesitating to crown its films as definitive achievements.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Palmer is the center of the film and building the cast around her initially had Riley hesitating.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tatum’s injury was supposed to be a big reason the conference was so wide-open, along with the Indiana Pacers faltering because of Tyrese Haliburton’s own Achilles injury.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, as the conflict has shown signs of widening to other countries, including Lebanon and Bahrain, traditional safe-haven assets are showing signs of faltering.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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But ultimately investors remained on edge, with oil prices settling Friday at their highest level in more than three years.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The February Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors shows the mountain homes market settling after years of rapid growth, with buyers gaining more choices and sellers learning that patience and smart pricing matter.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The equalizing goal never materialized, despite heavy pressure from the Galaxy and seven extra minutes of stoppage time, leaving the Galaxy to deal with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of what was the worst team in the league.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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According to the text messages, Del Valle allegedly instructed Randazzo to message one of the victims about meeting up at the apartment.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the family's struggle unfolded, Castillo’s case was closely followed in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 enshrining the right to euthanasia and medically assisted suicide for patients meeting certain conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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