Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overbalance
What’s worse, policy is still overbalanced toward power.
—
David Roberts,
Vox,
18 June 2019
Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.
—
Joshua Kosman,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 May 2018
Unfortunately the piano tended to overbalance the rest of the ensemble, a problem that might have been avoided had there been a lid on the Steinway concert grand.
—
John Von Rhein,
chicagotribune.com,
29 Apr. 2018
There were moments when De Silva overbalanced Perlman, and a slight tendency with both musicians to rush rapid-note passages, especially in the irresistibly cute Scherzo.
—
Paul Hodgins,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2017
David Roberts,
Vox,
18 June 2019
Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.
—
Joshua Kosman,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 May 2018
Unfortunately the piano tended to overbalance the rest of the ensemble, a problem that might have been avoided had there been a lid on the Steinway concert grand.
—
John Von Rhein,
chicagotribune.com,
29 Apr. 2018
There were moments when De Silva overbalanced Perlman, and a slight tendency with both musicians to rush rapid-note passages, especially in the irresistibly cute Scherzo.
—
Paul Hodgins,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overbalance
outweigh
Verb
-
The Heat believes that added flexibility next summer outweighs the benefit of having more money to spend this summer, though more money this summer might have allowed the Heat to sign Norman Powell to a new contract.
-
While declining oil prices could theoretically reduce inflation and put downward pressure on gold prices, other factors realistically outweigh this.
Cite this Entry
“Overbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbalance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
