as in unequal
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as in outweighed
to be greater in importance than
my determination to finish the job overbalanced my exhaustion
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overbalanced
Adjective
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Power dynamics in abusive relationships are unequal and attempting to resolve issues through conversation can often provoke further conflict, especially when one partner uses communication as a means to control or manipulate the other.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025 -
According to the World Bank, South Africa remains the world's most unequal country.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
Verb
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But that benefit is speculative, would occur far in the future, and is clearly outweighed the obvious costs.—
Eswar Prasad,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the potential to detect and address health issues early on ultimately outweighed her fears.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a really unbalanced schedule as well, with some playing just two matches while Columbus plays six.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The sheer ease of Jacobs-Jenkins’s writing drives the headlong rush of the first act, but in the unbalanced second half his technique wavers.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The late pontiff made connections between climate change and its disproportionate impact on the developing world.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
8 May 2025
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Whether through policy changes, expanded forgiveness programs, or better repayment options, addressing the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black women remains an essential component of any meaningful solution to America’s $1.6 trillion student loan problem.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Texas won 13 games by an average of 33.8 points, including a 70-3 win against Colorado for the Big 12 title — the most lopsided conference championship game ever.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The 27th Running of The Sir Barton Stakes The 1 1/16-mile race was one of the day’s most lopsided.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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At the Cannes premiere’s starry red carpet, Stone wore a sleek white dress with an asymmetrical top.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Pom Klementieff modeled an asymmetrical beige dress and Hayley Atwell showcased a crisp white outfit featuring a skirt with a feathery layer.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes abnormal inflammation around hair follicles, leading to excessive hair loss.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
16 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, SADS is a heart condition where an abnormal heart rhythm affects the heart’s electrical system, causing sudden death.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Overbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbalanced. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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