How to Use balance out in a Sentence
balance out
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The tartness of the creamy filling helped to balance out the rich sweetness of the dough.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 12 Sep. 2023
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Cream cheese adds a touch of tang to balance out the sweetness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
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Salty pork and a touch of brown sugar balance out the heat.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
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Mix in grays and whites to balance out the bold color scheme.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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The spices and cold brew give it a bold flavor that's balanced out with the creamy chai and oat milk.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 July 2024
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This drink is still a smooth sipper, balanced out by the fruity tones.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The tech is so analog, lead weights are needed to balance out the cranes.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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The long sleeves and high neck balanced out the sheer fabric adorned in purple, blue and red tones.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 5 July 2023
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Mexican lager: Beer adds flavor and helps to balance out the spice of the chili.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sugar: To balance out the tartness of the lemon flavor.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023
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The scrub balanced out any uneven skin tones and dark spots with niacinamide and licorice.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
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To balance out the beach-side decor, DeLeon likes to bring the element of fire into a space as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Bites of chewy mochi balanced out all that silky-sweet custard.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
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But this is balanced out by the fact that they can be combined with much cheaper INS.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bonds Bonds are the classic tool for balancing out risks in the stock market.
—Anna-Louise Jackson, wsj.com, 28 Dec. 2023
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Top it all off with your favorite sunscreen and use the mask and peel pads a few times a week or month to balance out your skin.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 26 Feb. 2024
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Style it with a solid bottom to balance out the striped pattern.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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The freshness and lightness of the pea filling balance out the heavier pasta and sauce.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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The freshness and lightness of the pea filling balance out the heavier pasta and sauce.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
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All the flavors are balanced out with brine and acid from capers, lemon juice, and pickles.
—Adam Evans, Southern Living, 13 July 2023
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In the main area, dark ebony and walnut wood finishes with lighter shades to balance out the living space.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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To balance out the rich flavor of the chicken, the taco is topped with pickled onions, cilantro and a bright ginger and scallion sauce.
—Kat Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
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This type of bacon will have a sweeter side to it, which can balance out smoky and salty flavors.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
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These bright flavors balance out the richness of the cannabis and the avocado for the perfect dip.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Trust us on this, though: staying awake for 24 hours before your trip to balance out jet lag just doesn't work.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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Dairy products like milk, cream, yogurt, or sour cream can help balance out the saltiness of a soup or stew.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
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The tang of the apple cider combined with the Worcestershire balances out the sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
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Try a flared leg in high- or low-rise styles to balance out body proportions, or simply to try out a new style.
—Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
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All of the work experiences are balanced out with just enough fun life experiences.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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The dry-scalp shampoo balances out the distribution of your hair’s natural oils, reduces grease, and cleans with a sulfate derived from palm oil.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
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