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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
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The true key to elevating your boil lies in striking the perfect balance of flavors.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, $29.97 for lifetime PDF editing access is a no-brainer.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Who Should Avoid Fruit Most people will be able to comfortably eat a variety of fruits as part of a balanced diet.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Is there a magic number for the thermostat that maintains a good balance?
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The true key to elevating your boil lies in striking the perfect balance of flavors.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
Verb
Anything made available, though, should balance her privacy against the public's right to know, her lawyers said.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, $29.97 for lifetime PDF editing access is a no-brainer.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
Adjective
By developing clear reallocation strategies, HR ensures the workforce is optimally balanced, agile and prepared to respond swiftly to sudden changes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Who Should Avoid Fruit Most people will be able to comfortably eat a variety of fruits as part of a balanced diet.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Rather than aiming for a constant fixed equilibrium, dynamic leadership is about ongoing adjustments.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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His ostentatious well-being is scorned by Walker, who equates equilibrium with compromise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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So shareholder return grew slightly faster than pay last year, giving the growth rates a certain symmetry.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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There’s a symmetry in the modern era of Chicago sports.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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By converting carbon dioxide to oxygen on a massive scale, rainforest conservation should be at the forefront of action to save our planet from climate change and ecological collapse.—
Juan Carlos Navarro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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With questionable risks and limited regulatory protections, CO2 storage in pore space seems to hold critical legal, social, and technical challenges before it can be deployed at a scale required to remain under 1.5°C.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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Federal debts that might trigger offsets include federal income tax delinquencies, student loan defaults, and SSA overpayments.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Banana plants propagate vegetatively by offsets that grow up from their base with masses of leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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Tai Chi may also support better rest by encouraging relaxation and enhancing emotional regulation, the study authors added.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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But for the majority, especially those without college degrees or stable career paths, life expectancy hasn’t improved.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This stood in sharp contrast to the postwar American corporate experience, which operated within stable, predictable structures.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Guadalupe River swelled to historic and deadly proportions as heavy rainfall doused the region.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The partnership is a first-of-its-kind but is selective, with Holmes stressing only a tiny proportion of the Disney+ library will move to ITVX and vice versa – totalling around 70 to 100 hours to ITVX at the start and a little more going the other way.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Examples of these newer antihistamines include: Oral decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, which is typically found behind the counter.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Last fall, continuous glucose monitors became available over the counter.—
Jia Jung,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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