balance out

phrasal verb

balanced out; balancing out; balances out

: 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.

: to be or become equal or even

The good times and the bad times balanced out

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Serve enchiladas for a hearty Halloween supper to balance out all of the candy that will be consumed later in the evening. —

Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 The biggest single reason homeownership is out of reach for many is there aren’t nearly enough homes for sale to balance out the market between buyers and sellers. —

Alex Veiga, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 An oversized blazer is a versatile staple that not only balances out any outfit but also adds a touch of effortless sophistication that never goes out of style. —

Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 The only thing missing is a mix monitor control for balancing out the volume level between the microphone or instrument input and whatever is coming down the line from the host computer. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance out