Synonyms of balances

balances 1 of 2

noun

plural of balance

1

as in scales

a device for measuring weight

use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scales
• gravimeters

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsets
• counters
• counterbalances
• correctives
• counterweights
• counterpoises
• counterforces
• neutralizers
• counteractions
• cancelers
• equipoises
• ballasts
• trade-offs
• weights

3

as in rests

a remaining group or portion

and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rests
• remainders
• residues
• remnants
• remains
• residua
• odds and ends
• leftovers
• leavings
• fragments
• surpluses
• scrapings
• excesses
• stubs
• vestiges
• stumps
• overflows
• butts
• scraps
• overages
• overabundances
• oversupplies
• fat
• superabundances
• overkills
• overmuch
• superfluities
• surfeits
• oddments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weights
• masses
• bodies
• mains
• bulks
• mosts

balances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of balance

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equates
• adjusts
• equalizes
• compensates
• levels
• accommodates
• evens
• counterbalances
• equilibrates
• standardizes
• fits
• normalizes
• regularizes
• equipoises
• homogenizes
• democratizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrates

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falters
• hesitates
• vacillates
• wavers
• hangs back
• staggers
• debates
• waits
• teeters
• halts
• scruples
• dithers
• wobbles
• sways
• pauses
• lingers
• weighs
• shilly-shallies
• ponders
• backs down
• delays
• chickens (out)
• oscillates
• procrastinates
• deliberates
• hems
• haws
• dawdles
• considers
• hedges
• dallies
• equivocates
• waffles
• pussyfoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plunges (in)
• dives (in)
• decides
• continues
• advances
• stirs
• budges

3

as in pays

to give what is owed for

she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pays
• settles
• meets
• stands
• pays off
• liquidates
• foots
• springs (for)
• discharges
• pays up
• clears
• antes (up)
• recompenses
• quits
• ponies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of balances

Noun

Stop measuring the success of retirement programs primarily through account balances. — Noor Shikari, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026

For accounts users choose to connect, Claude can access the bank’s name, account name and type, the last four digits of the account number, balances, credit limits, and up to two years of transaction history. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Borrowers with substantial debt balances may need to incorporate additional strategies to make any meaningful progress. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

About 97% of Ueno’s depositors have balances fully covered by the guarantee, according to preliminary estimates cited by central bank board member Marco Aurelio González. — Jorge Saenz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

The trade is wobbling as concerns about frontier model profitability, capital expenditures, corporate cash balances, debt levels among smaller cloud companies and macroeconomic factors weigh on investor confidence. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Organizers offered recruiters commissions and bonuses, kept ledgers of customers and unpaid balances, and promoted successful journeys to attract more business. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Californians carry some of the largest credit card balances in the country. — Lucy Jones, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

With nearly every dish on a Thanksgiving table being on the savory side, this sweet one balances them out all by itself. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Wood shelving balances a minimalist fireplace within the living room. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

What the jobs report shows will provide insights into how many more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to expect, as Chairman Kevin Warsh balances the central bank's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Dub’s classic elements are present in the bass and drum groove, the offbeat accents and the play of echo, but McDoom balances them carefully against her sonorous voice. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

In Glamour’s makeup trend forecast, celebrity makeup artists Jaleesa Jaikaran and Christian Briceno describe a finish that balances radiance with a smoother, less shiny look. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Celebrity makeup artists Jaleesa Jaikaran and Christian Briceno described the 2026 soft-focus skin look to Glamour as one that balances radiance with a smoother, less shiny appearance. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Not all oversized sweater dresses work well, but this Lillusory design balances voluminous sleeves and a roomy bodice with a sleek mock-neck collar and exaggerated vertical ribbing. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Serrano uses a European-style yogurt for smoothies, which is tart and pourable—noting that the tartness balances the bright, jammy sweetness of the strawberries, while the thinner texture blends easily with higher-fat ingredients like nut butter. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026