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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in faltered
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balance
Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Being a mother to two boys herself, Biel could instantly relate to the character and the work-life balance Chloe grapples with.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025
The bullpen is right-handed heavy, so here are two possible trade targets for New York to go after to balance the bullpen.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
The latest version, the Pegasus 41, won a SELF Sneaker Award last year for its do-it-all design—pretty much anyone can step into this sneaker, hit the road, and enjoy its balanced (read: not too stiff; not too firm) ride.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Britt said 72% of Chime's revenue is payments driven, versus traditional banks that rely heavily on fees from overdrafts and minimum balances.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Being a mother to two boys herself, Biel could instantly relate to the character and the work-life balance Chloe grapples with.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Verb
In addition to cardio and strength exercises, people age 65 and older should do balance exercises two days a week.11 These exercises can be as simple as standing on one foot, but may also include yoga or tai chi.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025
The bullpen is right-handed heavy, so here are two possible trade targets for New York to go after to balance the bullpen.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Adjective
Blue Key Honor Society recognizes college students for balanced and all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
The latest version, the Pegasus 41, won a SELF Sneaker Award last year for its do-it-all design—pretty much anyone can step into this sneaker, hit the road, and enjoy its balanced (read: not too stiff; not too firm) ride.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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This chart represents a domestic market with the intersection of the supply and demand lines representing the equilibrium point.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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As bond market prices seek a new equilibrium, risk and reward dynamics can become unanchored from fundamentals, as exemplified by this article’s findings.—
Ivan Illan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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What stayed with her was the symmetry in their stories.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Flos Chiara floor lamp Ferm Living desert 2-seater outdoor sofa Ferm Living symmetry mirror Ferm Living Olles storage table Hay Hay was founded in 2002 by a husband and wife team in Denmark and continues to be a leader in Scandinavian design.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Refocused On Risk Management The Biden-era policy positioned artificial intelligence as a strategic asset for defense, encouraging public-private collaboration, dataset sharing and predictive threat detection at scale.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The hotel said their scale would appeal to guests from the Middle East.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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With a goal of achieving absolute zero emissions in airport operations by 2035 — no offsets, just real reductions — the facility is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in airports, while continuing to explore how to support and accelerate the wider aviation transition.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Assume further that, without the offset, the monthly spousal Social Security benefit would have been $250.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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May will move back and get six days of rest before starting Monday in San Diego.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Her ballerina background, however, is fairly extraneous, even with De Armas made to stare solemnly at that blasted music box during her rare moments of rest.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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However, we've been inundated with previews and test builds as Google works toward general availability, which means a model is stable enough for long-term development work.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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His condition improved overnight to critical but stable, police said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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Demographic breakdowns reveal higher proportions of white, urban, and employed individuals, with younger respondents more often uncertain or undecided about potential parenthood.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Polls show a significant proportion of Gen Z and Generation Alpha (people born after 1996) expect to live to 100.—
Dr. Marschall Runge,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This watch has a brown leather strap with off-white stitching and a striking green matte finish dial, complemented by a seconds’ counter at the 9 o’clock position and a red hand.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Unlike the others, which are built more for smartphones and desktops, Amazon is clearly trying to lock in its place on the kitchen counter with Alexa+.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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