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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
David Troy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Defenders of the cap argue that benefits are also capped, so the system stays balanced.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s layered without feeling cluttered—bold walls paired with simpler furnishings, statement pieces balanced by more functional ones—so the overall effect lands as intentional rather than chaotic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Last game the offense ran was much more balanced and saw the Knicks win by 16.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Defenders of the cap argue that benefits are also capped, so the system stays balanced.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Block collisions need to be balanced with efficient play-arounds to create more tackle tries.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s layered without feeling cluttered—bold walls paired with simpler furnishings, statement pieces balanced by more functional ones—so the overall effect lands as intentional rather than chaotic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Rudolph Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Rob Carr / Getty Images Before starting her stable, DeVaux climbed her way up the ranks, beginning as a stable worker for the late Chuck Simon before becoming an assistant trainer for Chad Brown.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once flowering is over, prune back your lilac bushes to keep them symmetrical.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Casseroles are equated with comfort.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from federal health agencies hesitated to back Fogel’s definition after only having a few days to consult with their colleagues at their respective agencies.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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As of last month, that number was about 3 million as employees hesitated to quit at a time when job searches can drag on for months.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The project will be paid for primarily through neighborhood improvement capital funds, with smaller amounts coming from the city’s motor fuel tax fund and its sewer fund, the staff report shows.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The films’ posters for both the 2006 and the second film feature a giant red shoe, and the stars paid homage to that by slipping into a variety of designer heels during the press tour.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Twenty lucid dreamers, including Bark-Huss, spent multiple nights in the lab, trying to work out puzzles in their sleep.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the leader is lucid and exerting total control over the country that his office commands.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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The study introduces a novel method for controlling quantum harmonic oscillators — systems that mimic vibrating objects such as springs or pendulums at the subatomic level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over its 36-year lifespan, it’s been adjusted six times with little opposition.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The first movie opened in June 2006 and would go on to earn over $326 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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