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as in scales
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offsets
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rests
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in equates
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 falters
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 pays
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 balances
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Repaying what's owed becomes an even greater challenge once credit card balances hit the $40,000 range, however.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But credit cards can become expensive if balances are carried for long periods.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Adding a player such as Crevier balances the skillsets a bit.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Town staff also identified balances that could be carried over into the new year.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noticing balances thinking without replacing it.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Tinged with a touch of prep and love of bold colors, their collection balances classic motifs with trend-forward patterns for a pick that feels personal but accessible.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Not even the entrepreneur who balances film studios, museums, real estate projects, and media ventures.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
Keeper Déborah Dini balances the weight of the breed's history with affection for the dogs in her charge.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
During Prime Day, a ton of the beauty and skin-care she's vouched for is on sale, including this super rich body cream from Cyklar and a splurgy-but-worth-it foaming cleanser that balances your face's pH and skin barrier.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Built for any drinking occasion, Endless Afternoon balances bold flavor and refreshment.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 Sneakers are the perfect everyday shoe that balances a sporty look with simplicity.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Noun
Debt settlement companies report reducing their clients’ enrolled balances by 40% to 50% on average.
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Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Repaying what's owed becomes an even greater challenge once credit card balances hit the $40,000 range, however.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But credit cards can become expensive if balances are carried for long periods.
—
William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Adding a player such as Crevier balances the skillsets a bit.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Town staff also identified balances that could be carried over into the new year.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noticing balances thinking without replacing it.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Tinged with a touch of prep and love of bold colors, their collection balances classic motifs with trend-forward patterns for a pick that feels personal but accessible.
—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Verb
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the complete picture of quality across thousands of stocks, not just a single factor, retains the 30 strongest selections, and re-balances them with careful discipline.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Not even the entrepreneur who balances film studios, museums, real estate projects, and media ventures.
—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
Keeper Déborah Dini balances the weight of the breed's history with affection for the dogs in her charge.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
During Prime Day, a ton of the beauty and skin-care she's vouched for is on sale, including this super rich body cream from Cyklar and a splurgy-but-worth-it foaming cleanser that balances your face's pH and skin barrier.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Built for any drinking occasion, Endless Afternoon balances bold flavor and refreshment.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 Sneakers are the perfect everyday shoe that balances a sporty look with simplicity.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balances
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Now, thanks entirely to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the scales are tipping back towards the geriatrics.
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Also as the name indicates, the Diamondback has a dark diamond pattern on the scales.
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Unlike private debts, these types of federal debts can sometimes result in benefit offsets or other collection actions.
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Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe.
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Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
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These get 146-degree recline capabilities, with 70-degree leg rests.
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Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.
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The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
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Conquerors and autocrats may win the immediate battle by bullying their subjects into submission, but their empires inevitably crumble the moment their iron grip falters.
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If Clark falters or Shinnecock Hills rises up — now less likely with the wind expected to calm down — then Scheffler figures to be the best bet to scoop up the trophy and wrap up the career Grand Slam.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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Mobile checkout replaced traditional wrap counters.
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The cleaning products under your sink may be doing more than just scrubbing counters.
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.
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