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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
At first, his shoulder problem was diagnosed as soreness and a scapular muscle imbalance.
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Too much experimentation without focus can lead to imbalance.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Their departures offered a reminder of the essential imbalance between the bureaucrats’ enduring stake in the structure of government and the fleeting and contingent interest of Musk’s team.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The report also described a power imbalance that exists between labor and management within the department.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Too much experimentation without focus can lead to imbalance.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Their departures offered a reminder of the essential imbalance between the bureaucrats’ enduring stake in the structure of government and the fleeting and contingent interest of Musk’s team.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The report also described a power imbalance that exists between labor and management within the department.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Over the decades, historians, intellectuals, activists, and cultural leaders have returned to Douglass’s incisive critique, continually reaffirming its significance in discussions of racial injustice and inequality in America.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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Members held up signs addressing issues ranging from income inequality to war in the middle east.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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In contrast, a minimum AI-ready product (MAP) strategically integrates AI from the beginning, resulting in intelligent, adaptive and anticipatory products right from day one.—
Ashay Satav,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This is in contrast to people with Alzheimer’s disease, where it’s known that elevated p-tau217 contributes to the brain pathology seen in that condition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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