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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
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 hesitated
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 paid
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 balanced
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Pickles are a low-calorie snack that might help with weight loss if included in a balanced diet.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
The pass attack is balanced by a robust running game led by Caleb Hawkins (200 carries, 1,236 yards, 23 TD) and boosted by Makenzie McGill II (75-389, 5 TD) and Kiefer Sibley (45-274, 5 TD).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Its padded ankle with a cutout balanced flexibility and support as part of a GeoFit system designed to work in conjunction with Rose’s ankle brace.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Pickles are a low-calorie snack that might help with weight loss if included in a balanced diet.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
This can be balanced by bright, acidic ingredients, such as balsamic vinegar, citrus, and feta cheese, according to Makuch.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
The pass attack is balanced by a robust running game led by Caleb Hawkins (200 carries, 1,236 yards, 23 TD) and boosted by Makenzie McGill II (75-389, 5 TD) and Kiefer Sibley (45-274, 5 TD).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
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Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Having established that the cosmic microwave background is symmetric on large scales, variations in this relic radiation from the big bang have been found.—
Subir Sarkar,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The executive who grew up on the streets of Detroit watching his dad drag race equated the current situation to that of a station wagon and enthusiasts.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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Democrats equated the salary to Lincoln’s working as a party operative.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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As investors watched closely, even Republicans who hesitated to condemn the probe were careful to extol the virtues of an independent central bank.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The insider says Richie never hesitated to leave his residences in California or Hawaii at a moment’s notice to return to New Jersey.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Under the league’s proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue — though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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There should have been more attention paid to his condition.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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After he was retrieved by first responders and transported to a hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Jornal Folha do Litoral News that Thomaz was lucid, with signs of dehydration and hematomas on his legs.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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His deepest engagement on the subject seems to have been, believe it or not, a lucid 2024 conversation with the YouTuber Logan Paul.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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But periods of harmonic rotation away from tech have refreshed the uptrend several times.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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The ensemble was first formed in 1951 by composer Filip Kutev, who reworked monophonic village tunes into multi-part harmonic arrangements that drew from Western choral singing while preserving the ardent throatiness of Bulgarian folk.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
21 Dec. 2025
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Moore said the department has since adjusted both its tactics and decision-making protocols for wildland fires, particularly in high fire severity zones.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In that respect, the league seems to have adjusted to the Heat’s game, with the Heat not necessarily adjusting to those adjustments.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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