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
This placement suggests a focus on balancing scale, technology, and accessibility within the rapidly expanding full-size SUV segment.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Opponents argued that the bill went too far, and would leave teachers and health care providers in difficult situations while balancing trying to protect children and abide by the law.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
This session will explore how top owners are navigating media shifts, private capital and emerging leagues while balancing competitive success with enterprise value creation.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
That sense of community can be lost when education moves entirely online, particularly for students already balancing demanding pursuits.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
For me, balancing medicine with fatherhood in this context required humility.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Sprinkles was balancing a few stones atop one another with great concentration.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Still, the Sharks are balancing the development of their young guys with the lineup that gives them the best chance to win.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Opponents argued that the bill went too far, and would leave teachers and health care providers in difficult situations while balancing trying to protect children and abide by the law.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
This session will explore how top owners are navigating media shifts, private capital and emerging leagues while balancing competitive success with enterprise value creation.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
That sense of community can be lost when education moves entirely online, particularly for students already balancing demanding pursuits.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
For me, balancing medicine with fatherhood in this context required humility.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Sprinkles was balancing a few stones atop one another with great concentration.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Still, the Sharks are balancing the development of their young guys with the lineup that gives them the best chance to win.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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Contemporary theories of consciousness generally attempt to bridge this gap by equating consciousness with some measurable, physical property of the brain.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Academy seems comfortable celebrating individual excellence within horror while hesitating to crown its films as definitive achievements.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Palmer is the center of the film and building the cast around her initially had Riley hesitating.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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With threats to expose social security numbers, dates of birth, family information, grades, and even confidential medical information, the breach cornered PowerSchool into paying millions of dollars in ransom.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company has pushed back on Cherry Creek Schools’ efforts to terminate contracts with Education Accelerated in February, and the firm’s attorney has accused the district of not paying a recent invoice.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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But goalie-specific coaches have been around for years, too, and may have some adjusting to do.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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After faltering in the crucial moments of its first postseason telecast, the stakes have now been raised for upcoming presentations.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dubai, in particular, finds its position as the crown jewel of Middle East’s tourism faltering as its airports have been forced to shut temporarily during the conflict.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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While this doesn't erase the debt instantly, settling for less than the full balance can stop further collection efforts and, in some cases, prevent legal action.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Shopping for designer shoes on sale doesn’t have to mean scouring the internet for vintage and secondhand styles, or settling for designs that are no longer in season.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Inter Miami’s defense was unable to hold the lead as Julian Hall, the Red Bulls’ leading scorer, made a brilliant move into Miami’s box and fired a cross to Adri Mehmeti for the equalizing goal in the 77th minute.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Upon arriving, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, spent time at Bondi Beach, meeting volunteer first responders from the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club in Sydney.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lula and Sánchez, along with ministers from their cabinets, are meeting at a former royal palace in Barcelona on Friday when they are expected to sign agreements regarding their economies, technology and social policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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