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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
Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
In a sleek slate gray, this Banana Republic pair strikes the perfect balance between comfort and polish—the missing piece in your spring capsule wardrobe.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Nathan Pilling
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
This dual-mode capability is particularly relevant for missions where stealth and endurance must be balanced, as highlighted in Stealth Vanguard, an episode from the documentary series UAV Competition.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This dialogue between opposing forces is not presented as conflict, but as balance.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
In a sleek slate gray, this Banana Republic pair strikes the perfect balance between comfort and polish—the missing piece in your spring capsule wardrobe.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support.
—Nathan Pilling
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
This dual-mode capability is particularly relevant for missions where stealth and endurance must be balanced, as highlighted in Stealth Vanguard, an episode from the documentary series UAV Competition.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Even when spacing tightened, as long as people kept moving, the crowd held its direction and maintained something close to equilibrium.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Therefore, certain areas—and a handful of states—will see an upward tick in growth courtesy of the new supply and demand equilibrium.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition, microfluidic chips can be used to deliver specific gradients of morphogens and nutrients to stem cell aggregates, thus controlling symmetry-breaking.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Gone is the central amphitheater of stone, which was placed right in the middle of the park for the sake of symmetry, an arbitrary choice that ensured that the park would be cold and unspontaneous.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, on grander scales, older stars across the Universe run out of fuel and die, new episodes of star-formation are triggered, and the Universe continues to expand, driving individual galaxies, groups of galaxies, and clusters of galaxies mutually apart, faster and faster, as time goes on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, even with increasing emissions, the largest companies should be able to afford enough renewable energy and offsets to meet carbon-neutral goals.—
Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, even with increasing emissions, the largest companies should be able to afford enough renewable energy and offsets to meet carbon-neutral goals.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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For rest and relaxation, there’s a fitness and aquatic suite that includes an indoor pool, a hot tub, and both sauna and steam rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the latter category was presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who, in an act of exaggeration that would be Swiftian if intentional, equated the free speech policies of North Korea with those of, um, CBS.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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For years, the FedRAMP process has been equated with actual security, Sager said.—
Renee Dudley,
ProPublica,
18 Mar. 2026
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From coordinating painting, flooring and cabinet removal to troubleshooting daily obstacles during the summer, Higman answered every call, provided solutions and never hesitated to step in, according to Filamor.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Alvarez, seeing his pitcher hesitate, tapped his helmet for a challenge.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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And the Panthers feel safe with the rest of their inside linebacker depth to not have to pay a lot of money to retain a backup, particularly with the way Cherelus played in 2025.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The parents had each paid nine hundred dollars; most had found Squire online.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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