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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
Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Beyond caffeine, this cream leans on licorice root to calm inflammation, marine extracts like wakame and red algae to support circulation and balance fluids, and rice extract to brighten.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Fitbit Versa 2 balances sleek design with useful features that won't overwhelm you.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
Her account is a corrective to Martin Stannard’s 2009 authorized Muriel Spark: The Biography, a sober, balanced, and plodding opus, though still the definitive biography.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This bruschetta with tomatoes and white beans delivers a great balance of protein, veggies, healthy fats and seasonings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Beyond caffeine, this cream leans on licorice root to calm inflammation, marine extracts like wakame and red algae to support circulation and balance fluids, and rice extract to brighten.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now, Osaka is sharing more about balancing her tennis career with being Shai's mom in her new Tubi documentary, Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, which premiered on Aug. 24.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Fitbit Versa 2 balances sleek design with useful features that won't overwhelm you.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Using a blend of whole language and phonics, balanced literacy focuses on teaching students to memorize sight words and use context and picture cues to understand a word’s meaning.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
Her account is a corrective to Martin Stannard’s 2009 authorized Muriel Spark: The Biography, a sober, balanced, and plodding opus, though still the definitive biography.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Fred’s arrival disrupts their equilibrium and puts their longstanding friendship to the test.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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What makes this rewiring possible is the brain’s flexibility in finding new ways to maintain equilibrium.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
13 Aug. 2025
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Auctions are built on an illusory symmetry of hope.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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In person the tremendous symmetry of her face was startling; her cheekbones protruded, and her eyes were far apart.—
Darcey Steinke,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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The latest barrage continued the nightly tempo of Russian strikes, though the scale of the attacks through August have so far been smaller than in July and June.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
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The two countries have not publicly disclosed the scale of the deployment or casualties suffered by North Korean troops.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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An Education Department spokesperson told CNBC in an email Tuesday that the department has not offset any Social Security benefits since restarting collections on May 5 and has paused future Social Security offsets.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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And even with a partial offset, child care is a huge expense and most companies simply don’t have the margin to subsidize it.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, while rest naturally clears adenosine from your system.—
Allison Palmer
August 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Not only do hamstring setbacks tend to linger over time without proper extended rest, but the Giants won't get a chance to see Skattebo in action until the games count for something.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Prices remained stable for all except colonoscopy, which rose by nearly 30%.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Leisure travel to the United States is down this year, but business travel to the country remains stable, according to a report from SAP Concur.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While to some extent these recipes were meant as a way to keep peaches throughout the offseason, many of the proportions suggest that in some instances, brandy was there for a lot more than preservation.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The number of left-handed pitchers in the majors has dwindled over the past five years, and the proportion of games started by left-handers has dropped from 31.9 percent in 2021 to 26.2 percent in 2025.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Keep these items on your counter or in your pantry.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Salsa music plays from a boom box on the counter, where Amadeo tends to a pair of customers.—
Harrison Hill,
AFAR Media,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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