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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
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
Her account is a corrective to Martin Stannard’s 2009 authorized Muriel Spark: The Biography, a sober, balanced, and plodding opus, though still the definitive biography.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
The Liberty put forth a balanced effort, overcoming an uncharacteristically quiet night from star Sabrina Ionescu (2-for-9, 9 points).
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
While the message on eggs has shifted over time, there’s now broad agreement that eggs can be part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet, Mroz-Planells told Health.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
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Using a blend of whole language and phonics, balanced literacy focuses on teaching students to memorize sight words and use context and picture cues to understand a word’s meaning.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
Her account is a corrective to Martin Stannard’s 2009 authorized Muriel Spark: The Biography, a sober, balanced, and plodding opus, though still the definitive biography.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
The Liberty put forth a balanced effort, overcoming an uncharacteristically quiet night from star Sabrina Ionescu (2-for-9, 9 points).
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
While the message on eggs has shifted over time, there’s now broad agreement that eggs can be part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet, Mroz-Planells told Health.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Travelers are advised to consider alternative itineraries, focusing on stable routes and refundable connections, and to maintain thorough records of expenses and communication with the airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Younger people are lonelier – many of them have trouble finding stable friendships and are unable to find a romantic partner.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 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
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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
Adjective
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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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The abode itself showcases Georgian and Classical architecture, with an elegant white-brick facade, symmetrical details, and refined proportions.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fiber: Uses fiber-optic cables for high speeds and symmetrical upload/download rates.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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