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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
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
This approach aims to provide a more balanced view of the university landscape.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Last February, the actress reunited in Los Angeles with her 13 Going on 30 costar Judy Greer, wearing an outfit that balanced cute and comfortable — exactly the kind of look that still feels fresh in 2026.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The fresh, herbal scent is subtle, and the formula leaves skin feeling clean and balanced.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
This approach aims to provide a more balanced view of the university landscape.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The dip has a fair bit of heat, so be warned, but the sweet-and-spicy kick, balanced with honey, is worth it.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Last February, the actress reunited in Los Angeles with her 13 Going on 30 costar Judy Greer, wearing an outfit that balanced cute and comfortable — exactly the kind of look that still feels fresh in 2026.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Reed was hospitalized in serious but stable condition on Sunday afternoon.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Medics took the unconscous survivor, identified by a co-worker as Garo Alexanian, to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens in stable condition.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Going up the tongue, symmetrical laces and a midfoot ghillie encourage additional forgiveness.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Little’s ability to play in the box and high safety will give the Buckeyes flexibility to be symmetrical no matter which down or hash mark the offense is on.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Google’s Sundar Pichai has equated AI to the discovery of fire or electricity in its ability to democratize information.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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Asked if this was a statement game, Dahlin hesitated.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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While competitors hesitated, Tesla built data depth and operational learning that now underpin its long-term advantage.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the world premiere of Margot Robbie's buzzy new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the Australian actress paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Hollywood romance with Richard Burton by donning Taylor's iconic Cartier Taj Mahal necklace on the red carpet.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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The board paid 50 building engineers and 123 cafeteria workers who volunteered to clean schools this month as a stopgap after the two contract rejections.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps not lucid dreams, but elucidating ones.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
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Is this lucid state only temporary based on the recent anti-psychotic meds he was given by Kelson?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The song vamps where Railings used to weave and wind, its ever-busying rhythm section building tension atop its harmonic simplicity.—
Craig Heed,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon also adjusted at halftime and were quicker to the perimeter, chasing the Celts off the 3-point line.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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