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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
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The remaining balance will be charged when the phone ships.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
With so many factors up in the air at present, not least the impact AI might have on the global economy, how does the CBO balance the factors that color its projections?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Noun
District leaders said the idea of balance helped inform the policy as its currently written.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The remaining balance will be charged when the phone ships.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
Prioritize features like non-slip flooring, curbless showers, and layered lighting to balance style with long-term usability.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
With so many factors up in the air at present, not least the impact AI might have on the global economy, how does the CBO balance the factors that color its projections?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
Noun
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Remarkably cool September nights kept sugar levels balanced while maintaining freshness and acidity, allowing for a notable sense of equilibrium in the glass.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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To create it, nature required the specific, violent far-from-equilibrium conditions of July 16, 1945.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Cutting them up based on size, shape, or symmetry can lead to rotting and disease.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Put formal back into formal living rooms by aiming for symmetry with your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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For decades, expansion followed a predictable structure in which rising revenue was accompanied by larger teams and additional layers of management to support scale.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Transfer dough to prepared pan and, using an offset spatula lightly coated with nonstick spray, spread into an even layer, working all the way to the edges.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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When the offset bulbs are sending up stems, and there is too much competition for space and resources, the patch of bulbs will produce fewer, or smaller, flowers than before.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That statement shows the mental gymnastics that some leftists use to equate speech with violence.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
Verb
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And the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t hesitate on pulling the trigger.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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When leadership is too removed, teams hesitate.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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If all of that stuff has to be paid for by hard campaign dollars, dollars that would be disclosed within 100 days to who?—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The annual event pays homage to the 27 million Soviet citizens who died in that war.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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