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
Whether that shift has created a permanent imbalance in the league, with talent flowing from north to south, remains an open question.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Employee fears of seeing their jobs eliminated due to the rise of artificial intelligence or a weak economy are adding to a perception of imbalance.
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Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
According to experts, power imbalances can change over time and in different situations.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Along with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the foundation also partners with schools and community institutions to educate the challenging effects of stereotyping, unconscious bias, and representation imbalance of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and persons with disabilities.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Employee fears of seeing their jobs eliminated due to the rise of artificial intelligence or a weak economy are adding to a perception of imbalance.
—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
According to experts, power imbalances can change over time and in different situations.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Along with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the foundation also partners with schools and community institutions to educate the challenging effects of stereotyping, unconscious bias, and representation imbalance of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and persons with disabilities.
—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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One Black billionaire can be held up as evidence of progress, while the broader system that continues to produce Black inequality remains intact.
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The rebellion was shaped not only by political disagreements but also by conflicts over land, labor, social inequality, and Native American policy.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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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.
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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