balance out

phrasal 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

Examples of balance out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This dress balances out its silhouette with long sleeves for more coverage, but takes things one step further with a looser, flared-sleeve shape that’s so boho. —Avery Matera, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025

In this fizzy, fruity cocktail, cranberry juice and blood orange juice balances out the sweetness of the orange liqueur and sparkling wine. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025

For some fans, the hours-long set by veteran electronic artist Chris Lake helped balance out the difficult start to the day. —Dave Brooks, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025

Things will balance out eventually, and if not, the Dodgers will take steps to improve things. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for balance out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout