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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
Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
The children are given the love, support and guidance needed for a balanced, successful, healthy future.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Pro tip: Sprinkle your next batch of cookies with flaky sea salt for a perfectly balanced sweet and salty snack.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
With his speed, vision and run strength, the former Tar Heel brings a balanced mix of athleticism and physicality at contact.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Incorporating pineapple into a balanced diet, along with other nutrient-dense foods, may support weight management.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
The children are given the love, support and guidance needed for a balanced, successful, healthy future.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Pro tip: Sprinkle your next batch of cookies with flaky sea salt for a perfectly balanced sweet and salty snack.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
With his speed, vision and run strength, the former Tar Heel brings a balanced mix of athleticism and physicality at contact.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Unlike stable angina, unstable angina is considered a medical emergency.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Temperatures are all maintained and stable in all steps.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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And a lot of money was paid for him too.—
Talk of the Devils,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Liz joins an experiment that revives emotions via lucid memories.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Psychologists slowly came around, conducting research and tapping into patients’ lucid dreaming capacity for therapeutic purposes.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While supporters tend to be liberals and critics conservatives, the sorting isn’t exactly symmetrical.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The layout of the property feels undeniably symmetrical from the sleek white marble walkway paths to the lush green Zen gardens (created by landscape architect Karl Princic) that blanket the property.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 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 23 May. 2025.
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