imbalance

noun

Definition of imbalancenext
as in inequality
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 Tim Garratt, investment manager at Baillie Gifford, said SK Hynix remains well-positioned to benefit from a persistent imbalance between AI computing needs and memory capacity. — Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,sarah Min, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Federal spending data show the same imbalance, with SpaceX far ahead of Blue Origin in government space contracts, but with some nuance. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 8 July 2026 The imbalance between students and the companies competing for their attention should not be underestimated. — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 One of the first signs of chemical imbalance arrives during the ceremony on the beach, when Vibeke carries little Elliot much further away from the shore than anyone wants, creating a panic. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for imbalance
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  1. inequality
  2. difference
  3. contrast
  4. distinctiveness
  5. distinctness
Noun
  • San Francisco serves as a prime example of how the roaring AI industry is helping drive economic growth more broadly, but masking the economic inequality of lower-and-middle-income families.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Twenty years later, that experiment is a global brand doing hundreds of millions in revenue, and the wrapper still looks unevenly broken on purpose, a small reminder of the inequality the whole company exists to fix.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of inequality
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  • The biggest difference between prediction markets and traditional sports betting is how people put their money on an outcome.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Then there are the surprising differences between models that share the same engine, like an 8V-generation Audi A3 and a Mk7-generation VW GTI.
    — Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • In contrast, the subtle results of the new facelifts conceal serious invasion—hours of slicing and manipulating fascia, muscle, and fat.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Furthermore, Apple's unified iOS 27 rollout provides a stable, day-one experience across all devices, in contrast to Android 17's fragmented adoption.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of contrast
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  • For these students, the expanding suite of standard sports offerings—including baseball, football, cheerleading and basketball—enliven the school community and add to its distinctiveness in the state’s growing microschool landscape.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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