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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
This can help address strength imbalances and movement compensations that, over time, can lead to injury.
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Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026
Research also increasingly suggests that a healthy gut microbiome supports a healthy brain; imbalances in the gut microbiome or certain pro-inflammatory bacteria have been linked to cognitive impairments and depression and anxiety.
—Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
Having high levels of the stress hormone cortisol alone can also cause this imbalance.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The predictable result of this imbalance has been to give the loud side more and more credibility.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026
Research also increasingly suggests that a healthy gut microbiome supports a healthy brain; imbalances in the gut microbiome or certain pro-inflammatory bacteria have been linked to cognitive impairments and depression and anxiety.
—Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
Having high levels of the stress hormone cortisol alone can also cause this imbalance.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The predictable result of this imbalance has been to give the loud side more and more credibility.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Taken together, these indicators suggest that many Americans believe our economic system is not just failing to work for them, but is fundamentally rigged against them—a conclusion made harder to dismiss by the massive, multi-decade rise in inequality.—
Lucy Lang,
Time,
10 June 2026
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These findings suggest that differences in cognitive endurance that start from inequalities in the education system might contribute to broader inequity later in life.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Whether those disputes are merely differences in public messaging, or reflect something deeper that could cause the agreement to collapse, remains unclear.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The Cubs’ Javier Assad, by contrast, shut down the Giants’ offense for a second straight outing, tossing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts to one walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Live variety specials, by contrast, edged up to 28 from 26.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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