balance out

verb

balanced out; balancing out; balances out
1
: to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc. : to compensate for
Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
His quickness will balance out the other fighter's greater strength.
2
: to be or become equal or even
The good times and the bad times balanced out

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The telescope will sit at a location in space called L2, which is a Lagrange point, where the gravitational acceleration from the sun and Earth balance out. Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026 The current thought is that adding a robot server to the workforce will eventually balance out cost-wise, meaning no increase in menu prices. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 The stretchy smocked top balances out the flowy maxi skirt, creating a look that feels polished without sacrificing comfort. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 This pair from Quince has a sleek silhouette to balance out the shape of the relaxed jeans. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for balance out

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“Balance out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20out. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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