1
as in equating
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 hesitating
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 paying
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 balancing
Oklou spoke about balancing life on tour with being a new mother, the power of minimalism on her breakout record, choke enough, and her online music influences.
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Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
But at a time when more and more working-age young people are receiving this diagnosis, balancing cancer and career is another crucial concern.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The fate of Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles remains uncertain, with Trump balancing diplomatic negotiations and military considerations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Phillips about that season-long journey, including navigating Cate’s trauma, redemption arc, disabilities and, as a performer, balancing the portrayal of real life and on-screen grief.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
According to the survey, retailers are faced with balancing customer expectations and the need to grow online channels against the rising operational costs associated with returns as well as pressures from external factors such as tariffs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
This includes balancing light and color, sharpening details, and reducing noise.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
This gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan tablet is also supercharged with L-theanine, another stress-balancing adaptogen, for total relaxation amidst the most turbulent of days.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Stress management, lifting one's spirits and balancing everyday life are among the benefits of taking a trip to the country, according to the program.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
But at a time when more and more working-age young people are receiving this diagnosis, balancing cancer and career is another crucial concern.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The fate of Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles remains uncertain, with Trump balancing diplomatic negotiations and military considerations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Phillips about that season-long journey, including navigating Cate’s trauma, redemption arc, disabilities and, as a performer, balancing the portrayal of real life and on-screen grief.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
According to the survey, retailers are faced with balancing customer expectations and the need to grow online channels against the rising operational costs associated with returns as well as pressures from external factors such as tariffs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
This includes balancing light and color, sharpening details, and reducing noise.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
This gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan tablet is also supercharged with L-theanine, another stress-balancing adaptogen, for total relaxation amidst the most turbulent of days.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Stress management, lifting one's spirits and balancing everyday life are among the benefits of taking a trip to the country, according to the program.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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Carro, referring prior case law, said equating Mangione’s motives with terrorism risks trivializing the term.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Because life—even for us jaded adults—should be for the seizing, not for hesitating in the face of fear.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 Oct. 2025
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Meyers acted his dang butt off in this sketch, and the audience paid him back with unsure and hesitating titters — not crickets, but not enthusiasm either.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Duran had bigger concerns than who might be paying a local blogger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tariffs are also part of the reason Americans are paying more at repair shops — auto parts are primarily imported and now subject to tariffs of 25%.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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No team has had to deal with more injuries over the last few years as the 49ers, but also no team does a better job of adjusting on the fly.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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The chain will also be adjusting its holiday hours to stay open later on select days, Zapata said.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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After faltering in the semifinals of the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Wilson and the Aces capped off a dominant postseason run Friday by sweeping the Phoenix Mercury with a 97-86 win.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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History will probably remember this Ravens team for faltering because of injuries, namely to their starting quarterback.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In Cheese Curd's case, further videos show the former stray settling on his rescuer's lap, eating treats, and cuddling up with new toys and pillows bought especially for him.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lanvin Group remains in the midst of a significant transition with Peter Copping putting his mark on Lanvin and Paul Andrew settling in at Sergio Rossi.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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More to the point, such a system would reinforce a democratic vision of education by demonstrating that what little funds our taxes do provide can go toward equalizing opportunity, rather than supporting the tired libertarian complaint that one’s tax dollars are poorly spent.—
Chandler Fritz,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the Russian leader hasn’t shown any interest in meeting with Zelenskyy and Moscow has only intensified its bombardment of Ukraine.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Consider meeting with a dietitian for support.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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