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a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts
There is an imbalance between his work life and family life.
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Recent Examples of imbalance
Near-term revenue gains may temporarily mask structural imbalances, but in the coming years, the fiscal realities are likely to be undeniable.
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Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
According to the agency, the EU’s system of geographical indications (GI), which are tags that indicate a product is from a certain region, have played a large part in fostering the imbalance.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Kahn said patients often come into her practice focused on weight or appearance, but in-depth testing may uncover underlying issues such as inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance or recovery deficits.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Some gardeners who otherwise stay natural do occasionally use a chemical fertilizer to correct a nutritional imbalance in the soil.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
According to the agency, the EU’s system of geographical indications (GI), which are tags that indicate a product is from a certain region, have played a large part in fostering the imbalance.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Kahn said patients often come into her practice focused on weight or appearance, but in-depth testing may uncover underlying issues such as inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance or recovery deficits.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Some gardeners who otherwise stay natural do occasionally use a chemical fertilizer to correct a nutritional imbalance in the soil.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Even in the absence of major unemployment shocks, inequality will likely increase as returns to capital exponentially outstrip those to labor.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow is getting called out for what critics are calling out-of-touch comments while discussing inequality of wealth.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Perry, with the Green Burial Council, said he’s often asked whether the way a person chooses to be disposed of after death makes much of a difference in their environmental footprint.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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But the primary difference is Wembanyama.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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If this is the true face of the AI industry—a technological triumphalism that sees human thought as an inefficiency to overcome and human distinctiveness as a myth to debunk—the differences between the Church and Silicon Valley may prove irreconcilable.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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