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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 symmetric
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 faltered
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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Who Should Avoid Fruit Most people will be able to comfortably eat a variety of fruits as part of a balanced diet.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
The nutritionist instead recommends eating watermelon as part of a balanced diet, which can include a cup or two of the fruit with a healthy meal.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Housing inventory rose to 5.6 months — up 1.8 months compared to April 2024 — but remains below the six to 6.5 months needed for a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers have the upper hand.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
By developing clear reallocation strategies, HR ensures the workforce is optimally balanced, agile and prepared to respond swiftly to sudden changes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Who Should Avoid Fruit Most people will be able to comfortably eat a variety of fruits as part of a balanced diet.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
The nutritionist instead recommends eating watermelon as part of a balanced diet, which can include a cup or two of the fruit with a healthy meal.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Housing inventory rose to 5.6 months — up 1.8 months compared to April 2024 — but remains below the six to 6.5 months needed for a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers have the upper hand.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
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Later, a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound walked into a local Hayward hospital and is in stable condition, police said.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The response is notable at a time when both Beijing and Washington are signaling optimism and goodwill about reaching a deal to keep commercial ties between the world’s two largest economies stable — after climbing down from sky-high tariffs and harsh trade restrictions.—
Didi Tang,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Childhood is equated with whimsy, imagination, and originality.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without him in the lineup, the Knicks offense has faltered a little bit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, New York has faltered a little without their star on the floor.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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And a lot of money was paid for him too.—
Talk of the Devils,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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There is a $250 fee paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Castillo’s prose is luminous and lucid, balancing humor and emotion with wicked aplomb.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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One minute, your mom is lucid and chatty—the same as every other day.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Verizon Fios offers faster, symmetrical fiber-optic speeds, better customer perks, and long-term price guarantees but has limited availability to just eight states and Washington, D.C..—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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This symmetrical but extreme historical behavior emphasizes the substantial risk and reward linked to trading Meta around earnings announcements.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For those who have hesitated due to financial concerns, now may be the right time to take the leap.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who once hesitated are now making technology adoption a top priority, knowing that companies failing to adapt will struggle to stay competitive.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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