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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Adjective
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The result of unequal state policy enforcement is a prohibition that exists on paper and a gun that stays in the home.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026 -
Why love a country founded in conquest and exploitation that remains deeply unequal today?—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Definitely not back John Klingberg For one year and $4 million, Klingberg was a sign-and-flip candidate who didn’t get traded because the volatility in his defensive play outweighed the positives (a defense-leading 10 goals).—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Those concerns were repeatedly outweighed by an institutional assumption that economic interdependence would moderate geopolitical behavior.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Choosing the wrong rug size or layout can make a room feel awkward and unbalanced.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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Last year’s team certainly felt unbalanced in that regard, with too many shooters and not enough large bodies inside to provide a balance on offense.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The Iran war is having a disproportionate impact on the world’s most vulnerable nations due to higher fuel and fertilizer prices and risks to jobs and livelihoods, several international economic organizations have warned.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The housing market ended up bearing a disproportionate cost from successful scammers who filed fraudulent claims filed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In stark contrast to Friday night’s lopsided 6-0 loss, Saturday’s win showcased the kind of adaptability Miami will need to stay afloat as its rotation remains short-handed.—
Tyler Carmona
June 6,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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Still, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were brilliant throughout this run, and OKC’s depth (aided by a lopsided 2024 offseason trade for Alex Caruso) suffocated top-heavy teams like Denver.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The look was designed by Daniel Roseberry and featured an asymmetrical jacket with personalized gold bijoux buttons, one of which appears to be an eye.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Cast in a brown color tone, the skirt contrasted the bodice in both color and material, with a jersey-like fabric and an asymmetric hemline that created a high-low effect for the overall look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Due to difficulties finding a suitable donor [for the transplant], Caitlin suffered an abnormal relapse and the cancer returned to her skin.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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“Overbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbalanced. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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