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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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Milwaukee metro needed to add another 3,675 housing units in September to reach the six-month inventory benchmark that indicates a balanced market, according to the report.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The bread was perfectly toasted and pressed, the ingredients were balanced and the sandwich itself was nearly the size of my head.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Try styling such jeans with a cropped shirt or cardigan to create a balanced silhouette.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Milwaukee metro needed to add another 3,675 housing units in September to reach the six-month inventory benchmark that indicates a balanced market, according to the report.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Olivia Culpo, wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and mother of their 4-month-old daughter Colette, balanced a comfy and stylish game day ‘fit with pumping gear, and, by her own admission, a wild hangover while watching her husband’s team triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The bread was perfectly toasted and pressed, the ingredients were balanced and the sandwich itself was nearly the size of my head.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Tyler sustained third-degree burns on his arm, but remains in stable condition, according to the news station.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Higginbotham still managed to be one of the most effective commentators in the Apple TV stable.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The return of Rashee Rice equated the return of the bubble screen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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The industry also plans to mix hydrogen into its existing gas utility pipeline network, but those efforts have faltered amid local opposition.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a topsy-turvy season where AFC faves Kansas City and Baltimore have faltered, and Jacksonville and Indianapolis have been major surprises, people still want to discount Tomlin and the Black and Gold.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farm Bank invested heavily in advertising online and made sure each new player knew they would get paid for bringing in still more players.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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At casinos, taxes are paid to the state on winnings over $1,199.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This mosaic can lead to experiences such as hypnagogia, lucid dreaming and sleep disorders.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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How much the reader should sympathize with Lisa—whether the character whom Harwicz has created is more aptly seen as a wronged person lashing out or as a more lucid villain—also feels unresolved.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Angle your face None of us are perfectly symmetrical.—
Christine Buzan,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gamers, streamers and remote workers often require higher speeds and symmetrical performance.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pressure rhythm was adjusted to an uneven triangle pattern to better match the freezing process.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to my College Football Playoff projections, which will be published weekly through the end of the season, updated and adjusted after each Saturday’s results.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Gregory wanted a pant suit, her mother initially hesitated.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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At first, Sandra Campos hesitated about joining the TikTok trend taking over her feed.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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