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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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There are things that boost the deposits in the account and things that withdraw resources reducing its balance.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
These measures, especially the use of anticoagulants, have to be balanced against bleeding risk.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Collin J. Meisel, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Natural strategies, such as eating a balanced diet, managing stress, getting good sleep, and trying adaptogens, may help bring your cortisol levels back into balance.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.
—Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Katseye’s lesson in ensemble dressing Effective ensemble dressing balances individuality with creative cohesion.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There are things that boost the deposits in the account and things that withdraw resources reducing its balance.
—Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The company hasn't detailed the self-balancing tech either, and that might indicate that this vehicle is a while away.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
These measures, especially the use of anticoagulants, have to be balanced against bleeding risk.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In contrast, Canada exhibits a much more balanced diplomatic exchange.
—Collin J. Meisel, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Natural strategies, such as eating a balanced diet, managing stress, getting good sleep, and trying adaptogens, may help bring your cortisol levels back into balance.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
These measures, especially the use of anticoagulants, have to be balanced against bleeding risk.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.
—Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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They are defined under equilibrium conditions where the system is stable over time.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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But while the market appears balanced, the transition from summer languidity to fall busyness could set the stage for a sharp transition in dynamics and an equilibrium shock.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s symmetry from last year to this year, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lobby speaks in marble and symmetry rather than spectacle, a reminder that this building has seen London change around it without feeling the need to change its voice.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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From the industry side, properties that promote energy-saving certifications or offer carbon-offset partnerships tend to stand out in search results and get more interest.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Offsetting that — and there does seem to be an offset for everything — are the dramatic cutbacks in drilling as a result of the decline in oil prices.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve could’ve wanted to use the regular season finale as a chance to get others more minutes and allow her stars some rest just days before the postseason begins.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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Humans arrive with a lifetime of real-world learning and need nothing more exotic than food, water, and rest.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Any liquid water on TRAPPIST-1 e would be accompanied by a greenhouse effect, which would involve various gases, especially carbon dioxide, keeping the atmosphere stable and the planet warm.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your core muscles, back muscles, and balance may improve as your body works to remain stable against the extra weight.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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The proportion of elderly Brazilians—those aged 60 and above—has already more than doubled between 2000 and 2023, reaching over 15 percent of the population.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gen Z, with 18% of the workforce in mid-2024, has been rapidly growing and is projected to continue increasing their presence, while Baby Boomers now make up a smaller proportion of workers.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the short film, Pitt walks into his picturesque kitchen and heads for the coffeemaker on his counter.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Local hotels offer features like roll-in showers, lower counters, and braille signage to accommodate guests with various disabilities.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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