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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
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The remaining balance will be charged when the phone ships.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
With so many factors up in the air at present, not least the impact AI might have on the global economy, how does the CBO balance the factors that color its projections?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Noun
District leaders said the idea of balance helped inform the policy as its currently written.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The remaining balance will be charged when the phone ships.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
Prioritize features like non-slip flooring, curbless showers, and layered lighting to balance style with long-term usability.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
With so many factors up in the air at present, not least the impact AI might have on the global economy, how does the CBO balance the factors that color its projections?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
Noun
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Remarkably cool September nights kept sugar levels balanced while maintaining freshness and acidity, allowing for a notable sense of equilibrium in the glass.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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To create it, nature required the specific, violent far-from-equilibrium conditions of July 16, 1945.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Cutting them up based on size, shape, or symmetry can lead to rotting and disease.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Put formal back into formal living rooms by aiming for symmetry with your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The contrast between the love for Jimenez and the indifference towards almost everyone else underlined the scale of the task.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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No, our purpose is to supplement, extend and update, so our politics may match the scale and speed of contemporary information and commerce, migration and ecology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Each layer bonding process and printing offset were controlled for up to ±2 mm.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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From there, an attacker can control the file offset and the 4-byte value of each store.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The nights grew so chilly that Djena would go to a public rest room and use a hand dryer to warm herself.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Spending doesn’t equate directly to winning.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Verb
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And the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t hesitate on pulling the trigger.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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When leadership is too removed, teams hesitate.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The parliamentarian kept most of the immigration portion of the legislation intact, though some minor provisions were blocked, including Customs and Border Patrol funds to hire, train and pay Border Patrol agents.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The court also ordered them to pay Djena nearly three hundred thousand dollars in restitution.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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