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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
Angina Angina results from an imbalance in the heart's oxygen supply and demand.
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
That means that with cooperation and capable decision making, orderly big progress to greatly reduce these unsustainable imbalances can be made.
—Ray Dalio, Time, 9 May 2025
One possible cause of these imbalances is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects 5% to 10% of women of childbearing age.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025
Navigating imbalances of cognitive labor can be a challenge for any couple.
—Mariah Maddox, Parents, 1 May 2025
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
That means that with cooperation and capable decision making, orderly big progress to greatly reduce these unsustainable imbalances can be made.
—Ray Dalio, Time, 9 May 2025
One possible cause of these imbalances is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects 5% to 10% of women of childbearing age.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025
Navigating imbalances of cognitive labor can be a challenge for any couple.
—Mariah Maddox, Parents, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for imbalance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
Noun
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Despite efforts, rural areas face water and waste challenges, deepening inequality and harming agriculture, businesses, and daily life.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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One by one, attendees rose to the microphone to complain of technical glitches in the Pathways enrollment process, the lack of customer service and the generational health care inequalities faced by Black Georgians.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
14 May 2025
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Whatever tension and differences around in the lead-up, of course, the finished product was a thing of movie magic, with Julie Andrews bringing the umbrella-twirling nanny to heartwarming life.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Their ability to put their stamp on the game almost immediately is indeed a difference.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Trump’s welcoming of South Africa's white minority stands in contrast to Trump’s revocation of resettlement and refugee programs for hundreds of thousands of people who have fled violence and political persecution from countries like Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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In contrast, the mostly rural state of Mississippi has the lowest range of all states, starting at $85,423 and capping at $109,830.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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