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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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Recent Examples of balance
New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Smith said the most important role for the run game is providing balance for the offense as opposed to an impressive yardage total.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The cost per unit of energy produced by solar escalates sharply as storage systems are added to balance intermittent supply.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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Working with V8s was risky at the time considering the inherent complexity, weight, and balance issues.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Smith said the most important role for the run game is providing balance for the offense as opposed to an impressive yardage total.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
The case could set a precedent for how the U.S. addresses foreign ownership of digital platforms while balancing national security and free market principles.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The cost per unit of energy produced by solar escalates sharply as storage systems are added to balance intermittent supply.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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In about 30 minutes the dish is ready, an encouraging tangle of tasty equilibrium.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Currently, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Chiron are all in retrograde, inviting us to pay attention to any lack of equilibrium.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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Behind a gauzy scrim, most members of the ten-person cast pose in festive symmetry, carefully arranged around a living room glowing with a thousand holiday lights.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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There’s logic behind the symmetry of the Rose Bowl.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bentley, now 29, embodies what Forbes looks for in the next generation of education business leaders—unique ideas, creative problem solving, and impressive scale.Katherine Love, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Her rise to Harry Potter impresario, then, is her manifesting success on a grand scale.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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This includes teachers, firefighters, police officers and their spouses, all of which deal with the impacts of the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO).Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other forms of carbon removal, notably planting forests, are much cheaper than DAC, and removal offsets also compete with offsets for renewable energy, which avoid emitting new emissions.Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 18 Sep. 2024
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See totals for city, rest of Kentucky Flurries in Louisville Monday, cold temperatures this week Graham said Monday flurries will differ from snow seen Saturday night into Sunday, where the NWS office recorded 1.4 inches of snow and the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport saw 0.7 inches.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sleep: Adequate rest helps support your immune health, and not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of infections like the cold.Sarah Jividen, Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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If your workplace is equating face time with productivity, consider whether a more flexible arrangement might empower you to do better work.Joseph Liu, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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My friend has been equating the death of her pet to the death of my son, which has caused a major rift in our relationship.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And, in many cases, your competitors may be the ones hesitating, creating significant opportunities for you.Ken Pomella, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their visit to Capitol Hill also came with a warning to lawmakers – join Trump in making cuts or pay the price.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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When Trump imposed tariffs during his first term, this increase in taxation meant that American households paid several hundred dollar more per year for goods.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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