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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
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Eating them occasionally and pairing them with more fiber-rich or protein-rich foods can help create a more balanced breakfast.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Adjective
Anyone with hearing sensitivities or concerns about sound quality may actually prefer sitting a little ways back from the stage, where audio is clearer and more balanced rather than overwhelming.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Eating them occasionally and pairing them with more fiber-rich or protein-rich foods can help create a more balanced breakfast.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
Verb
Do two sets of 12 to 15 repetitions while keeping your rib cage balanced over the pelvis.
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Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
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He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
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The injured girl's mother is believed to have jumped from a second-floor window to safety and is in stable condition, the PFD confirmed to CBS News.
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Dotted across Saudi Arabia’s dark green home jersey are symmetrical lavender squares or diamond shapes, a tribute to doorway decoration — namely geometric, triangular architecture — commonly seen in homes in the kingdom.
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The cake is the centerpiece, its symmetrical lines and buttercream swirls glowing in firelight.
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A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
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Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
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Keep in mind, Andy, Woody’s first and beloved owner, wanted to keep Woody with him, even in college, and hesitated for a moment before giving him up to Bonnie in Toy Story 3.
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Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.
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The amount of money each customer receives from the settlement is based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid throughout the duration of their subscription.
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His captors released him after his family paid the $15,000 ransom.
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Audiences peer into the heart of things, and the whole world suddenly becomes lucid.
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Even compared to 2023’s excellent Alive People, the mood is light, the pace is slow, and her reflections are lucid to the point of being haikuesque.
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
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In this case, the two notes’ harmonic overtones overlap, and most people like listening to the sound as a result.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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