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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
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
In light of this, Robinhood has begun to introduce products beyond mere trading—such as retirement accounts, high-yield cash balances, and wealth management tools—to retain users as their financial positions improve.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Where credit card companies make money if consumers carry big balances, Sandström pointed out that Klarna is free for shoppers and, while merchants are charged a fee, the buy now, pay later approach helps stores stimulate growth.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
If these calamities unfold, the revenue projections, total costs and net transfer balances will be a little lower, too, with the cumulative cashflow balance being higher, at £161million by the summer of 2028.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
WalletHub also noted that some states showed relatively smaller increases or higher average balances per household.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
These were typically higher earners with bigger account balances.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Another 628,000 accounts belonging to Gen Xers had balances of between $500,000 and $999,999, up from 587,000 in the first quarter, per Fidelity.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
New record highs reached for average 401(k) balances On average, many savers didn't need to dread taking a peek at their 401(k) statements as of late June.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Marrow also peeled back the curtain on how Louisville balances its revenue-sharing budget.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
This balances precision with scalability.
—Daniel Fallmann, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Her collections, featured in publications such as Vogue, WWD, and NYLON, showcase an aesthetic that balances softness and strength.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Rather than separate her interests in music from her interest in activism, Moyana has created a sweet artistic life that balances her creativity with her goal of improving the lives of others, especially children.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent engineering work details 5-MW reference designs (two- and three-blade variants) and how the unusual geometry balances loads and power capture across wind speeds.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Savers still saw a 1% gain in balances from the first quarter a year ago, according to Fidelity Investment data.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
In light of this, Robinhood has begun to introduce products beyond mere trading—such as retirement accounts, high-yield cash balances, and wealth management tools—to retain users as their financial positions improve.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Where credit card companies make money if consumers carry big balances, Sandström pointed out that Klarna is free for shoppers and, while merchants are charged a fee, the buy now, pay later approach helps stores stimulate growth.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
If these calamities unfold, the revenue projections, total costs and net transfer balances will be a little lower, too, with the cumulative cashflow balance being higher, at £161million by the summer of 2028.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
WalletHub also noted that some states showed relatively smaller increases or higher average balances per household.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
These were typically higher earners with bigger account balances.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Another 628,000 accounts belonging to Gen Xers had balances of between $500,000 and $999,999, up from 587,000 in the first quarter, per Fidelity.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
New record highs reached for average 401(k) balances On average, many savers didn't need to dread taking a peek at their 401(k) statements as of late June.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sour cream balances these flavors, creating a creamy, smooth sauce.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Marrow also peeled back the curtain on how Louisville balances its revenue-sharing budget.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
This balances precision with scalability.
—Daniel Fallmann, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Her collections, featured in publications such as Vogue, WWD, and NYLON, showcase an aesthetic that balances softness and strength.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Rather than separate her interests in music from her interest in activism, Moyana has created a sweet artistic life that balances her creativity with her goal of improving the lives of others, especially children.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent engineering work details 5-MW reference designs (two- and three-blade variants) and how the unusual geometry balances loads and power capture across wind speeds.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balances
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The Libra balanced scales also teach us that relating is a paradox.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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The figure actually tells time with its arms, pointing to retrograde scales suspended inside its glass dome, which is also decorated with constellations.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Business card users will also see $3,500 in annual benefits, including new hotel credits and offsets for purchases at Dell Technologies and Adobe.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Control their spread by digging up and removing any bulb offsets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While steak rests, heat tortillas.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The result is a myth that equates freedom with consumption, while obscuring the vast social, ecological, and economic costs imposed on everyone else.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deals collapse when communication falters.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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That stat alone underscores how well the starting rotation has held up, even as the relief corps falters.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whelan said that a costuming Easter egg in the play pays tribute to original Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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For professionals seeking meaningful work that pays well and makes a difference, the opportunities in 2025 are both diverse and enduring.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Escapement is measured by one of eight fish counters, including the Naknek River system counter, which Travis Elison of Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game, manages.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead, attractive, wholesome-looking young women stood behind the glowing counters, smiling and offering to serve.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Balances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balances. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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