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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
Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Rhythmic aspires to partner with brands to create a financial product that includes balances, payments, and rewards for those companies’ customers.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Carriers are competing more aggressively over loyalty revenue amid softer domestic fares and rising costs, with airlines looking for ways to lock in high-spending travelers and monetize their massive mileage balances.
—Sri Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
That can cause serious financial issues, especially as those balances grow due to compounding interest and other fees.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Intentional interior design balances aesthetic appeal with functional comfort, and custom curtains are central to that transformation.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
If balances remained at the end of a school year, IMG rolled them over to subsequent academic years, OFAC said, adding that those transactions were then exchanged for the attendance and enrollment of two student-athletes.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In this cake’s glaze a touch of tahini balances the sweetness of the powdered sugar.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Long-term impact Gregg Phillips, an associated administrator at FEMA, said its disaster relief fund has sufficient balances to continue emergency response activities during a shutdown, but would become seriously strained in the event of a catastrophic disaster.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Opened in June 2022, The Bungalows balances preservation with polish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Emotionally attuned parenting that balances empathy with clear limits helps kids build strong self-regulation and confidence.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
For an iteration that's especially well-suited for the start of spring, turn to pink chrome nails for a look that balances glamour and edge.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
His character, known as the Father, balances his work as a contract killer with his duties as a dad to his 10-year-old son (Callum Vinson).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
With a dedication to building a refined and independent brand, Tigers Trolling balances both market appeal with artistic integrity to ensure her pieces showcase her style, are commercially successful and sustain innovation as a critique on modern consumerism and elitism.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
This approach balances efficiency with tradition and works well for multi-generational guest lists.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Seekers of Infinite Love balances big laughs with big feelings, and the cast delivers in a way that makes the film both distinctive and relatable.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Members with a prior history of unpaid negative balances are not eligible for Overdraft Coverage.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Rhythmic aspires to partner with brands to create a financial product that includes balances, payments, and rewards for those companies’ customers.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Carriers are competing more aggressively over loyalty revenue amid softer domestic fares and rising costs, with airlines looking for ways to lock in high-spending travelers and monetize their massive mileage balances.
—Sri Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
That can cause serious financial issues, especially as those balances grow due to compounding interest and other fees.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Intentional interior design balances aesthetic appeal with functional comfort, and custom curtains are central to that transformation.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
If balances remained at the end of a school year, IMG rolled them over to subsequent academic years, OFAC said, adding that those transactions were then exchanged for the attendance and enrollment of two student-athletes.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In this cake’s glaze a touch of tahini balances the sweetness of the powdered sugar.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Long-term impact Gregg Phillips, an associated administrator at FEMA, said its disaster relief fund has sufficient balances to continue emergency response activities during a shutdown, but would become seriously strained in the event of a catastrophic disaster.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
During the off-season, Gu balances her studies with her training in Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about a five-hour drive from Stanford, at the weekend.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Opened in June 2022, The Bungalows balances preservation with polish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Emotionally attuned parenting that balances empathy with clear limits helps kids build strong self-regulation and confidence.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
For an iteration that's especially well-suited for the start of spring, turn to pink chrome nails for a look that balances glamour and edge.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
His character, known as the Father, balances his work as a contract killer with his duties as a dad to his 10-year-old son (Callum Vinson).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
With a dedication to building a refined and independent brand, Tigers Trolling balances both market appeal with artistic integrity to ensure her pieces showcase her style, are commercially successful and sustain innovation as a critique on modern consumerism and elitism.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
This approach balances efficiency with tradition and works well for multi-generational guest lists.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Seekers of Infinite Love balances big laughs with big feelings, and the cast delivers in a way that makes the film both distinctive and relatable.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balances
Noun
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If my outfit is looking a little too flat, a little too monochrome, the Barbie pink scales have a way of brightening it up.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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San Diego County calibrates scales used for weighing precious metals.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Under the Daylight Act, the time zone UTC offsets would be changed to half-hour increments rather than hours.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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If your aloe has produced offsets, when repotting, separate the offsets from the parent plant with a sharp knife.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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The responsibility to fix this rests on the federal government.—
Joshua Simmons,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The decision on which algorithm to use rests solely with the Southern Section office, and no bylaw or new proposal can be passed to change that.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meghan Callahan, from the Empower Fans Coalition, a group that opposes the bill, equates this licensing change to taking a lease out on the ticket.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trying to hold all of that in, trying to be the one who never falters is not sustainable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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What never falters is the euphoric chaos of the experience.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The event pays tribute to Air Force Master Sgt.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The general public pays more for goods and services without the cheap labor of immigrants.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For families Opt for the Paiza Family Suite, complete with a social kitchen with an island (the kitchen has child-height counters and child-friendly flatware).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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If your kitchen is looking cluttered from a long winter of cooking comfort meals and baking over the holidays, the best way to prepare it for a spring deep clean is by tackling clutter in cabinets, on counters, and on pantry shelves to organize every surface.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The CreateMe platform allows for adaptability and small batch runs, since the system adjusts production parameters through a CAD file rather than making physical machinery changes like a conventional factory, creating opportunities for responsive replenishment.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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The temperature adjusts before discomfort appears.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Balances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balances. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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