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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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
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Recent Examples of balancing
First-generation students make up a growing share, often balancing multiple obligations while pursuing a credential.
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Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The competition involved standing on a narrow beam while balancing a ball on a disc and moving feet and hands down the beam and pole at intervals.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Some machines may even come with a balancing kit specifically designed to stabilize the machine during operation.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Roseman is balancing the pursuit of a back-to-back title and the long-term state of the team’s roster.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Asked about balancing evergreen IP versus original ideas, Borde stressed the importance of maintaining both.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Engineers in the United States are making serious efforts to ensure that humanoid robots master self-balancing and offer precision in conducting multiple types of tasks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
In the sweet snap, Bloom can be seen standing on a beach and watching the sunset, balancing Daisy on his shoulders.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The competition involved standing on a narrow beam while balancing a ball on a disc and moving feet and hands down the beam and pole at intervals.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Some machines may even come with a balancing kit specifically designed to stabilize the machine during operation.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Roseman is balancing the pursuit of a back-to-back title and the long-term state of the team’s roster.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Asked about balancing evergreen IP versus original ideas, Borde stressed the importance of maintaining both.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Engineers in the United States are making serious efforts to ensure that humanoid robots master self-balancing and offer precision in conducting multiple types of tasks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
In the sweet snap, Bloom can be seen standing on a beach and watching the sunset, balancing Daisy on his shoulders.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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By equating political opposition with terrorism, the administration is also militarizing America’s domestic landscape.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Chamandy said that, because of the ambiguity associated with the tariffs, companies are still hesitating to change suppliers until the dust settles.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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For now, Ian’s hesitating to tell Mike.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 Oct. 2025
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On average, paying cash for care could be cheaper especially with lower-cost options like telemedicine and urgent care.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With Apple Intelligence still months away from broad rollout and upgrade elasticity weakening, investors may be paying a premium for a business entering a slower-growth phase.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Djokovic’s ability to stay in the conversation — in part by adjusting his game to the kill-or-be-killed aggression Sinner and Alcaraz bring that Medvedev and Zverev cannot adopt — only compounds that.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new study showed that every 1% increase in state-level firearm ownership was associated with a 6% increase in all-cause homicide and an 8% increase in the firearm-specific homicide rate in pregnant women, even after adjusting for other factors.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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That reinforced the idea that inflation concerns should take a backseat to worries about faltering job growth.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
29 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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North Carolina Electric Cooperatives estimates that heating can eat up as much as half of a home’s energy use, and with fall settling in, that can mean steeper bills ahead.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The decision is the first step toward the goal of equalizing drug prices so Americans aren’t paying more for the same drugs than people in other parts of the world.—
Alice Park,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The two have been close since meeting at a 2014 Oscars after-party.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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