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

Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Running on a seamless Fire TV operating platform, its Total HDR Solution natively balances complex Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, and HLG video feeds to remove muddled shadows (big win). — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Those with higher balances will have more time to repay their loans, which will result in smaller monthly payments. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

And, for the millions of Americans carrying high-rate credit card balances right now, that's an increasingly important omission. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Verb

The menu balances familiar classics with contemporary touches. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

This mid-sized tiny house cleverly balances portability and practicality. — Adam Williams july 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Once again, Adam Elliot balances deep cynicism with wonderment in the challenging and funny film, with a great many unexpected twists. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Growing a Handmade Business Today, D'Agostini still balances the business alongside her career as a registered nurse, designing, marketing, photographing, shipping, and creating every bag herself. — Aliyah Rodriguez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Not even the entrepreneur who balances film studios, museums, real estate projects, and media ventures. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026

During Prime Day, a ton of the beauty and skin-care she's vouched for is on sale, including this super rich body cream from Cyklar and a splurgy-but-worth-it foaming cleanser that balances your face's pH and skin barrier. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 June 2026

This is a group that balances their main jobs while being pulled into Canadian camps every few months. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 26 June 2026