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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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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
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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Younger adults are more likely to have had early exposure to digital money tools like the ability to check their account balances right from their phones.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
This cocktail of ingredients balances each other out seamlessly, and even shoppers can confirm.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
The foundation has invested nearly $700,000 in military support and also paid off holiday layaway balances for 515 military families.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Best for confident intermediates and advanced skiers, the Arcade 88 balances accessibility, precision, and fun across varied terrain.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Chime's status page, meanwhile, continued to show issues with banking features like viewing balances and mobile check deposit.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The alliance strengthens Russia’s influence in the Middle East and gives Iran leverage amid international isolation, raising concerns that closer ties could undermine efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear program and destabilize regional power balances.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
As the federal government shutdown enters its 18th day, and as bank account balances dwindle, some federal workers are becoming more desperate to find income to tide them over until the uncertain day Congress passes a spending bill.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
It is supposed to be a spy thriller set in the Interview With the Vampire/Mayfair Witches universe that balances occasional pop-ins from those shows’ characters with building out its own complex mythology.
—Lily Osler, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s transport ministry emphasized that the design balances aesthetic beauty, cultural values, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the structure enhances mobility and tourism in northern Taiwan.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Through each frame, Lee balances strength with subtlety, discipline with freedom.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Blizzard’s Titanal and wood core construction balances power with forgiveness, giving the ski a smooth, predictable feel that works for both intermediates and experts.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
The smoky-sweet sauce on the tender pulled brisket beautifully balances the creamy, savory macaroni and cheese.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The Hisense 50 inch H5 Series 4K Smart TV is my BFF which balances bright picture, smooth streaming, and has Google TV baked right in.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
With a moderate 320-thread-count sateen weave, the fabric balances breathability and smoothness while staying cool to the touch.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Younger adults are more likely to have had early exposure to digital money tools like the ability to check their account balances right from their phones.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
This cocktail of ingredients balances each other out seamlessly, and even shoppers can confirm.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
The foundation has invested nearly $700,000 in military support and also paid off holiday layaway balances for 515 military families.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Best for confident intermediates and advanced skiers, the Arcade 88 balances accessibility, precision, and fun across varied terrain.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Chime's status page, meanwhile, continued to show issues with banking features like viewing balances and mobile check deposit.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The alliance strengthens Russia’s influence in the Middle East and gives Iran leverage amid international isolation, raising concerns that closer ties could undermine efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear program and destabilize regional power balances.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
As the federal government shutdown enters its 18th day, and as bank account balances dwindle, some federal workers are becoming more desperate to find income to tide them over until the uncertain day Congress passes a spending bill.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
These days, Marshawn is building a life that balances business, creativity, and community—acting, podcasting, and giving back while staying true to his roots.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
It is supposed to be a spy thriller set in the Interview With the Vampire/Mayfair Witches universe that balances occasional pop-ins from those shows’ characters with building out its own complex mythology.
—Lily Osler, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s transport ministry emphasized that the design balances aesthetic beauty, cultural values, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the structure enhances mobility and tourism in northern Taiwan.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Through each frame, Lee balances strength with subtlety, discipline with freedom.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Blizzard’s Titanal and wood core construction balances power with forgiveness, giving the ski a smooth, predictable feel that works for both intermediates and experts.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
The smoky-sweet sauce on the tender pulled brisket beautifully balances the creamy, savory macaroni and cheese.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The Hisense 50 inch H5 Series 4K Smart TV is my BFF which balances bright picture, smooth streaming, and has Google TV baked right in.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balances
Noun
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that Cane Corso's can tip the scales over 100lbs when they’re fully developed.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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With the ruling, the scales of the case have tipped in favor of the authors.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the probes combine multiple views or colors to create a single image, tiny color offsets — caused by seconds-long delays between camera channels — sometimes appear, and are normally dismissed as image noise.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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And past models failed to consider cost offsets from recovering valuable isotopes for medical, industrial, and space applications.—
Kathryn Huff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fate of the 2025 49ers season rests, in many ways, on the physically narrow shoulders of Kendrick Bourne — agent of chaos.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That's because the language of the bill equates universal free fares with policies that instruct bus drivers not to request fares from passengers, which the transit agency implemented in 2022 to make buses safer.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Such pursuits may be the only way to shake off intellectual paralysis—the only way to remember what 2+2 actually equates.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her certainty falters as the light from the mothership dims, the last traces of the hive connection dying above them.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … SHAKEY TRUCE – Israeli soldiers killed in attack as ceasefire with Hamas briefly falters and resumes.—
,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prince Andrew ⬆ Stripped of titles, evicted from his mansion, becomes Andrew Mountbatten Windsor—yet King Charles pays his rent at Sandringham for life.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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When a customer pays cash and doesn't have exact change, the purchase total is rounded down by as much as two cents or up by as much two cents.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owners can seamlessly float between the living and dining rooms, plus the chef’s kitchen that features veined marble counters and backsplashes.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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The director counters, however, that there is a connection.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jackson adjusts his camera so his lower half isn’t visible.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Balances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balances. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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