Synonyms of balancing

balancing

verb

present participle of balance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equating
• adjusting
• equalizing
• compensating
• evening
• accommodating
• leveling
• equilibrating
• counterbalancing
• standardizing
• normalizing
• fitting
• equipoising
• regularizing
• democratizing
• homogenizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrating

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitating
• faltering
• debating
• vacillating
• wavering
• staggering
• waiting
• hanging back
• dithering
• halting
• teetering
• wobbling
• pausing
• scrupling
• swaying
• lingering
• weighing
• delaying
• pondering
• procrastinating
• deliberating
• shilly-shallying
• oscillating
• hemming
• backing down
• hawing
• dawdling
• considering
• chickening (out)
• hedging
• waffling
• equivocating
• dallying
• pussyfooting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deciding
• plunging (in)
• diving (in)
• continuing
• stirring
• advancing
• budging

3

as in paying

to give what is owed for

she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• settling
• meeting
• standing
• footing
• discharging
• liquidating
• paying off
• clearing
• springing (for)
• paying up
• quitting
• recompensing
• ponying up
• anteing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of balancing

But Beijing is not just balancing innovation and safety, but also global competition – and may not want to slow down. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Boudreaux, a then-recent graduate of Dartmouth College, had just spent the past four years balancing a degree in psychology with basketball games and track and field championships. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The key is balancing the delicate detailing with classic accessories, creating a look that feels romantic without sacrificing everyday versatility. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026

This means balancing algorithmic efficiency with human creativity and storytelling, which is essential to emotional fashion marketing. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Although imperfect, advocates maintain that these laws remain a necessary tool for balancing market forces with the public interest in an equitable and sustainable healthcare system. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Riding a wave is also a complex combination of balancing your weight on the board, stepping back or forward to make the board nose rise or lower. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026