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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
Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
An email obtained by the Herald shows that in January 2025, high-ranking Hialeah officials, including Lynskey, the city attorney and Bovo’s chief of staff, were in discussions with HSA on how to proceed with water payments, including whether the city should bill HSA for Steward’s overdue balances.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
If governments operated with Hayekian principles in mind, there would be more robust commitments to checks-and-balances to ensure government doesn’t overreach.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Last week, lawmakers struck a compromise on key language proposed in the crypto legislation regarding interest paid to users on stablecoin balances and activity.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Researchers say rising rates are pushing balances higher and costing consumers more over time.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Early filers increased debt payments by about 20%, according to the Bank of America Institute, using the funds to pay off bills, car loans, credit card balances, and student loans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
However, your body balances and regulates creatine and ATP.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Fertilizing too much — or not at all Fertilizer is one of the easier balances to get wrong in either direction.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Uptown Kingston balances shopping, food, and culture with ease.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
To address this challenge, researchers shifted their focus from chemical composition to structural innovation, seeking a design that balances bulk with power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Known for her viral ‘nail salon chick’ character, Johnson-Reyes carefully balances motherhood material with relatable storytelling to keep longtime fans engaged while connecting with new audiences.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
With shifting prices, lingering affordability pressure and uneven competition across neighborhoods, buyers need a strategy that balances speed, financing strength and local knowledge.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
This approach balances fiscal discipline with bold investments in the people and communities that make California strong.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This layer cake masterfully balances salty and sweet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Step inside the covered entry and you’re welcomed by a thoughtful layout that balances open-concept living with flexible spaces that can evolve as your needs change.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Noun
Retirement investing often involves intangible assets that exist as account balances and performance charts, while gold and silver remain tied to physical ownership, industrial use, collecting, and centuries of cultural association around value.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
An email obtained by the Herald shows that in January 2025, high-ranking Hialeah officials, including Lynskey, the city attorney and Bovo’s chief of staff, were in discussions with HSA on how to proceed with water payments, including whether the city should bill HSA for Steward’s overdue balances.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
If governments operated with Hayekian principles in mind, there would be more robust commitments to checks-and-balances to ensure government doesn’t overreach.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Last week, lawmakers struck a compromise on key language proposed in the crypto legislation regarding interest paid to users on stablecoin balances and activity.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Researchers say rising rates are pushing balances higher and costing consumers more over time.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Early filers increased debt payments by about 20%, according to the Bank of America Institute, using the funds to pay off bills, car loans, credit card balances, and student loans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
However, your body balances and regulates creatine and ATP.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Fertilizing too much — or not at all Fertilizer is one of the easier balances to get wrong in either direction.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Navigating these cases requires a deep dive into complex valuations and a strategy that balances personal dynamics with economic realities.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Uptown Kingston balances shopping, food, and culture with ease.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
To address this challenge, researchers shifted their focus from chemical composition to structural innovation, seeking a design that balances bulk with power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Known for her viral ‘nail salon chick’ character, Johnson-Reyes carefully balances motherhood material with relatable storytelling to keep longtime fans engaged while connecting with new audiences.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
With shifting prices, lingering affordability pressure and uneven competition across neighborhoods, buyers need a strategy that balances speed, financing strength and local knowledge.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
This approach balances fiscal discipline with bold investments in the people and communities that make California strong.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This layer cake masterfully balances salty and sweet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Step inside the covered entry and you’re welcomed by a thoughtful layout that balances open-concept living with flexible spaces that can evolve as your needs change.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balances
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As has been reported, there were a series of unforeseeable circumstances that unfortunately tilted the scales heavily against the project being a financial success.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Those bulbs spread and multiply by forming little bulblets called offsets, and those grow into larger bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Through an algebraic analysis of the robots’ parameters, such as the lengths of their links and the offsets of their joints, the team mapped out exactly where the singularities lie within their joint space.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a birth cohort hits what normally would be their high-earning years just as an economy booms, as the baby boomers did, their lifetime earnings will be far higher than a cohort reaching those ages just as the economy falters or goes into severe recession.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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But even if Ohtani falters against the Giants, who rank near the bottom of the league in runs scored per game, that will not be a death knell to his candidacy.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cooper’s agent, Felicity Blunt, was one of five Rivals executive producers who delved deep into why the author meant so much to the world and how the show starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson pays tribute to her memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Firefighters see blocked entry and exit points, counters piled high and no clear routes to leave the home in an emergency.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Hydration support has moved well beyond plain water, and electrolyte powders have become a regular part of workout bags, desk drawers and kitchen counters.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Balances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balances. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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