BALANCING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

balancing

verb

Definition of balancing next

present participle of balance

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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disequilibrating

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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repudiating

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of balancing Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support. —

Nathan Pilling march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026 The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound. —

Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels. —

Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026 The coaching staff, meanwhile, is balancing teaching schemes and the playbook. —

Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 The Season 2 trailer promises more hijinks and hilarity as Isla navigates the pressures of running the family business and navigating the high-stakes world of professional basketball, while balancing the drama of her personal life (with Max Greenfield and Jay Ellis as romantic interests). —

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 This puttering would lead to SimCity, in which the player is thrust into the role of mayor, balancing taxation and spending, building schools and hospitals, watching civilization unfold — and occasionally succumb to random Godzilla attacks. —

Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026 In his capacity as Blackhawks mentor, Foligno often spoke with Connor Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, about the small but imperative details required at the game’s highest level, balancing puck possession against taking risks on offense. —

Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 However, as industry experts emphasize, the project’s commercial viability hinges entirely on balancing these premium prices with passenger safety. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026

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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
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