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
The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Potter rejects the majority's rationale Potter rejected the majority's view that political parties have less political power than outside groups, saying earlier Supreme Court decisions allowing unlimited outside spending created that imbalance.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Shah believes that factors that can impact this include low stomach acid, gut inflammation, high calcium intake along with iron, and thyroid imbalances.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
The Gut-Brain Axis May Benefit High blood pressure has been linked to imbalances in gut bacteria.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Potter rejects the majority's rationale Potter rejected the majority's view that political parties have less political power than outside groups, saying earlier Supreme Court decisions allowing unlimited outside spending created that imbalance.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Shah believes that factors that can impact this include low stomach acid, gut inflammation, high calcium intake along with iron, and thyroid imbalances.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
The Gut-Brain Axis May Benefit High blood pressure has been linked to imbalances in gut bacteria.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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For example, recent episodes about the benefits of music, the health costs of air pollution, solving societal and economic inequality, and the importance of gut health can help listeners.
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Babeuf was betrayed by an informant, put on trial in 1797, and eventually acquitted of conspiracy, but he was executed for committing his ideas about inequality to print.
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
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The conditions are a stark contrast to the nation's bicentennial celebration in Washington in 1976, when the high temperature reached 84 degrees and the low dipped to 65 degrees, according to Department of Commerce data.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark 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.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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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?
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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.
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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