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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
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 to hesitate
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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Recent Examples of balance
Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Beyond caffeine, this cream leans on licorice root to calm inflammation, marine extracts like wakame and red algae to support circulation and balance fluids, and rice extract to brighten.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Fitbit Versa 2 balances sleek design with useful features that won't overwhelm you.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This bruschetta with tomatoes and white beans delivers a great balance of protein, veggies, healthy fats and seasonings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Beyond caffeine, this cream leans on licorice root to calm inflammation, marine extracts like wakame and red algae to support circulation and balance fluids, and rice extract to brighten.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now, Osaka is sharing more about balancing her tennis career with being Shai's mom in her new Tubi documentary, Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, which premiered on Aug. 24.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Fitbit Versa 2 balances sleek design with useful features that won't overwhelm you.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
Noun
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Fred’s arrival disrupts their equilibrium and puts their longstanding friendship to the test.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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According to Smith, restoring and investing in yourself is the most important action leaders can take to maintain emotional equilibrium.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Auctions are built on an illusory symmetry of hope.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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In person the tremendous symmetry of her face was startling; her cheekbones protruded, and her eyes were far apart.—
Darcey Steinke,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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The last outbreak of a similar scale occurred in 2019, when 1,274 cases were confirmed across the country.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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And clubs assert dominance over one another, too, on a descending scale.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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An Education Department spokesperson told CNBC in an email Tuesday that the department has not offset any Social Security benefits since restarting collections on May 5 and has paused future Social Security offsets.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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And even with a partial offset, child care is a huge expense and most companies simply don’t have the margin to subsidize it.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, while rest naturally clears adenosine from your system.—
Allison Palmer
August 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Not only do hamstring setbacks tend to linger over time without proper extended rest, but the Giants won't get a chance to see Skattebo in action until the games count for something.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Too many banks equate modernization with moonshots.—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That's because, like state officials before them, New Orleans' school board doesn't hesitate to close underperforming schools.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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If New York's offense is struggling early on, Brian Daboll shouldn't hesitate to pull the plug and let the rookie play.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Officials would've had to raise taxes to pay for these projects, County Commissioner Marty Heffner said during a meeting in 2021.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Mecklenburg voters will decide the fate of a referendum to raise the county’s sales tax to pay for road, rail and bus projects this November.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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