bal·anced
ˈba-lən(t)st 
: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.
a balanced diet
a balanced blend of ingredients
balanced flavors
a football team with a balanced offense
providing a balanced solution
a fair and balanced assessment
trying to lead a more balanced life
a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]
balanced
2 of 2past tense and past participle of balance entry 1
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no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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The White House leader had nevertheless previously signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain, which has a much more balanced trading relationship with the U.S.
— CNBC’s Silvia Amaro contributed reporting to this story.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
This ensures that every coaching session stays focused on your growth, not on trying to maintain a balanced exchange.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Trump himself has teased a balanced budget — an impossibility without historic cuts to America's most popular programs, such as Social Security.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Though BCAAs alone won't promote muscle gains, research shows that improvements in muscle mass may be seen when BCAAs are consumed in conjunction with other amino acids and a balanced diet.10
Other supplements, like beta-alanine and creatine, may also help preserve muscle mass.
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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balanced
adjective
bal·anced
-ən(t)st
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
2
of a diet or ration
: furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity
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