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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Today’s press is largely well-informed and balanced, and has learned how the market now functions differently from the past.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Sometimes, flight attendants will even ask passengers to move to a different seat for takeoff to keep the plane balanced.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
Panthenol and niacinamide replenish moisture and support keratin, while K-beauty staples like Lactobacillus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces ferments help maintain a balanced, happy scalp environment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Today’s press is largely well-informed and balanced, and has learned how the market now functions differently from the past.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Sometimes, flight attendants will even ask passengers to move to a different seat for takeoff to keep the plane balanced.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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What to read next To uncover the array of hidden substructures, the team used image-processing techniques that removed the cluster's otherwise smooth and symmetrical X-ray glow.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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The couple have since kept a low profile with their relationship, but have not hesitated to show their support for each other on social media and at public events, including the launch party for Holland's non-alcoholic brand Bero in New York City in October 2024.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Speaking the day after Orlando was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for a third consecutive season, Weltman hesitated to say whether or not experience would be a deciding factor.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Prices dipped slightly from Thursday when drivers paid the most on average since July 2022.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Miami manager Clayton McCullough said Alcantara flooded the strike zone early but paid for a couple mistakes that stayed elevated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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After the disturbing death of Reverend Bryce at the end of last week’s episode of Widow’s Bay, Tom, Wyck, and Patricia search his office for clues that might explain why this seemingly lucid man of the cloth suddenly hung himself.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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After being deported from Sweden and moving to Bangkok in 2015, Drain Gang’s Thaiboy Digital has leaned harder into the cult rap crew’s love for rave electronics than any other member, chasing highs in lucid dreams to compensate for sporadic meetups with the boys.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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Working with researchers from Queen’s University, the team concentrated this light into a small region, just a few nanometers wide, using a process called coherent harmonic focus.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 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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That movie opened to $103 million through the four-day holiday (including $84 million over the traditional weekend) and $168 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Peregrines have long, stiff, tapered wings that can be subtly shaped and adjusted as needed during flight.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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