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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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Practice intentionally throwing yourself off balance a little bit so your body must work to find its equilibrium again.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia’s chairmanship helped maintain this equilibrium by avoiding escalatory language while keeping diplomatic channels to Beijing open.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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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However, complex technology like smartphones requires both international supply chains and a wealth of tech talent—which the U.S. does not have on the same scale as other countries.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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But there’s been very little quantitative analysis of how that behavioral shift translates to environmental impact at the national scale, says Papp.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 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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But the true measure of a Southerner’s beach-cooler-packing prowess rests in the glorious presence of one all-essential item: Fried chicken.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Then a movement that could be called ascension: toward rest, toward peace that was never granted.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 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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The Riverside Police Department is seeking help from the public two days after the driver of a black SUV rammed through a group of demonstrators in downtown Riverside, running over a young woman who remains in critical condition but is stable.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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The human toll runs deep as three-quarters say losing Medicaid would severely harm their financial well-being, with similar proportions reporting devastating effects on their quality of life, mental health and physical health.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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UEs kept 2x – 7x the proportion of wealth created by delaying or avoiding VC.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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To facilitate a counter, stores would have to add additional staff members.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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This was SpaceX's 465th landing, according to a counter on the company's website.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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