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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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
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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
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.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
In many cases, these troops are balancing two or even three jobs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 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
Sustainable progress requires balancing immediate priorities with a long-term vision that ensures our community thrives for generations to come.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The project could set the stage for large-scale deployment of CCS, a technology seen as critical to balancing clean energy expansion with the reliability of natural gas.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
In many cases, these troops are balancing two or even three jobs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 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
Sustainable progress requires balancing immediate priorities with a long-term vision that ensures our community thrives for generations to come.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The project could set the stage for large-scale deployment of CCS, a technology seen as critical to balancing clean energy expansion with the reliability of natural gas.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 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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At the same time, the auto club warned that with autumn settling in, drivers should be extra alert for traffic hazards that include shorter days with diminished daylight, slick roads with rain, morning fog that limits visibility and deer, which may run across roadways.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 1970, Godchaux left the South and traveled out west, settling in San Francisco.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 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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Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, before Eleven Labs even had a concrete product, Reina, who was working at Palantir Technologies at the time, decided to take a chance on the firm after meeting Staniszewski.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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