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

Reserve requirement ratios were reduced to zero in 2020, but banks continue to hold reserve balances to manage liquidity, meet payment obligations and satisfy regulatory requirements. — David McMillin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

This can lead to panic, squeezes and, in the worst-case scenarios, negative short-seller account balances—a major setback. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Balance transfers may cause a temporary dip, but that impact should be weighed against the potential savings and the opportunity to pay down your balances faster. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Then there’s debt consolidation, where a personal loan combines multiple balances into one payment, potentially with different terms from your existing cards. — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Upstairs on the seventh floor, rooftop bar Flute balances pops of pink, leopard print, and zebra pattern with cork walls, an immaculate set of vintage 1970s chandeliers, and a gold sparkly DJ booth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Median deposit balances for betting households in 2026 sat at just 59% of non-betting households. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 balances comprehensive sports tracking with everyday health coaching in a lightweight aluminum bezel design. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

Pritzker balances a progressive agenda with economic growth, leaning on his business success, which can appeal to independents in the general election. — Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Instead of spreading a story that will further divide the school into supporters and detractors, speak to HR about whether there is a better policy that balances reasonable scenting while protecting those with actual allergies. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

The principles come together in a retail environment that balances 7FAM’s early-2000s California heritage and its bold future under the creative direction of Nicola Brognano. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Eclectic with bold colors and patterns, the style balances the feeling of a grand-scale grandmother's parlor with vibrant, theatrical drama. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

This observation led me to develop the concept of Formidable Agility, an approach to organizational design that balances structural strength with adaptive responsiveness. — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Conveniently positioned between Marylebone and St John’s Wood, the spread elegantly balances old with new and has been restored to an extremely high standard. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

This version’s addition of sweet corn nicely balances the earthiness of the poblanos. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Asked how the show balances the AIDS crisis and the defeat of the strike against its comedy, Beresford says the two are inseparable. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026