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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
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 May 2025
For that reason, pinpointing the right balance between weight and lightness is important.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
On aid: Benjamin Netanyahu must balance right-wing political allies who oppose sending food to Gaza, and foreign allies — including the Trump administration — who fear a famine.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Sam Sifton, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Although lower prices could eventually benefit local buyers, the road to a more balanced market remains uncertain.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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Noun
However, those boosts come at a hefty price: on average, getting a master’s degree costs more than $62,000, and the average federal loan debt balance for graduate students is over $94,000.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 May 2025
For that reason, pinpointing the right balance between weight and lightness is important.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Verb
With a bright blend of red fruit flavors and a hint of spice and earthy undertones, balanced by a smooth, medium-bodied structure and a long finish, the wine is a sublime match for the duck’s dark, savory flavor.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
On aid: Benjamin Netanyahu must balance right-wing political allies who oppose sending food to Gaza, and foreign allies — including the Trump administration — who fear a famine.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Adjective
Goin starts with gold and makes it into something more precious: say, as just one example, a salad of delicate, impossibly sweet lettuces paired with slices of firm, ripe avocado, moons of blood orange, new sugar snap peas and a light, fragrant, perfectly balanced basil-buttermilk dressing.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Although lower prices could eventually benefit local buyers, the road to a more balanced market remains uncertain.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Stockholm also expressed the equilibrium, where creativity and design evoke the balance between urban life and nature and innovation and tradition.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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There’s something deep in our biological clocks that can’t seem to help but welcome the days when the sun stays up past 8 pm and the air temperature reaches equilibrium with our bodies.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
26 May 2025
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While there’s plenty of overlap in areas such as symmetry, roof details, and classical influence, Federal architecture features more delicate and intricate details than Georgian architecture, which has a heavier, more Baroque influence.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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His puzzles have interesting geometry; today’s has diagonal symmetry, which allows for an unusual arrangement of long and short entries.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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That’s exactly where many organizations are flying blind, building AI agents without a strategy for how to keep them running, governed and optimized at scale.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Related Articles Hurricane season 2025: What is the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale?—
Maureen Mccann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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But markets are betting that making the 2017 tax cuts permanent as well as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, with only partial revenue offsets, will aggravate the fiscal problems.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Those efforts and the pandemic pause significantly reduced the number of seniors facing offsets.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious meals, stay hydrated, and take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid, suggests Dr. Williams.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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The threat of severe weather is conditional on the position of a warm front in the area and whether temperatures are too cool and stable for storms to develop.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The component loadout is good for the price, with 16GB of RAM making multi-tasking smooth and stable.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
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As the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above grows, the strain on healthcare and homecare services... is becoming more apparent.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The proportion of irrigated land was also found to be a strong predictor of metal levels exceeding safe thresholds.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hodges and Cruz were waiting in the sandwich line at the deli counter at Joe’s Grocery, on Lenox Ave.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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LEDs under the bathroom counter or cabinets and over the bathroom vanity can also provide ideal night lighting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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