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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
Today, the scale of this imbalance remains invisible.
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Stuart Appelbaum, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Before long, a frog’s salt and water imbalances result in heart failure and death.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Still, the imbalance in the economy — also known as K-shaped — means that’s more true for wealthier Americans than for low-income folks.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
On the genetic side, there may be chemical imbalances in the brain or a family history of the illness that contribute to the disorder's onset.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Stuart Appelbaum, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Before long, a frog’s salt and water imbalances result in heart failure and death.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Still, the imbalance in the economy — also known as K-shaped — means that’s more true for wealthier Americans than for low-income folks.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
On the genetic side, there may be chemical imbalances in the brain or a family history of the illness that contribute to the disorder's onset.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Hansing has done extensive research on poverty and inequality in Cuba and is sounding the alarm about the situation on the ground.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, income inequality in the Valley has risen at twice the national rate, the index found, as the top 10% of households — excluding the region’s 66 billionaires — now own about three-quarters of the region’s cash and liquid assets, including stock investments.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The difference between the two teams in the table could be more than just one point after this weekend’s encounter.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bridges later established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote respect and appreciation for people’s differences.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In contrast, Rogge worked with casting director Piergiorgio del Moro, looking for distinctive faces, as told to Nicole Phelps in a preview pre-show.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The black gloves and Hough’s black earrings provided color palette contrast.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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