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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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
And in the early, idealistic years of the folk revival, Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers (who died in 2009) strummed and harmonized their way toward that conscientious balance of folk and pop.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The price system acts as a mediator, balancing suppliers’ profit motives with consumers’ demand for affordability, ensuring neither side has complete control.
—Holly Jean Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But even then, the trade-off requires a certain balance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
And in the early, idealistic years of the folk revival, Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers (who died in 2009) strummed and harmonized their way toward that conscientious balance of folk and pop.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, India is balancing its traditional solidarity with postcolonial countries against its desire to become a major military player loosely in the U.S. camp—a shift that has elevated its global standing as a counterweight to China.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The price system acts as a mediator, balancing suppliers’ profit motives with consumers’ demand for affordability, ensuring neither side has complete control.
—Holly Jean Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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In today’s interconnected world, regional conflicts have ripple effects that extend beyond national borders, creating a dent in international trade and economic equilibrium.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even if this helps Assad to hold the line against the opposition and re-establish a new equilibrium, this will be unstable.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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These types of houses are characterized by their rigid symmetry—think windows and front doors evenly lined up and spaced, with rows of windows breaking up a flat façade.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ben Stiller directs six of those entries (notably, the first and final three) with an unsettling symmetry; balancing and unbalancing compositions in order to undercut the inherent comforts of routine and uniformity.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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At the lower end of the attendance scale, three productions filled less than 75% of their seats: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical (65%), Chicago (74%), and Left on Tenth (53%).Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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And Macrae highlighted that Gaelic drama from Scotland has not been attempted at this scale before.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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This law abolished the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset, which decreased payments for millions of Americans who worked in public service jobs like teachers, police officers and firefighters.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, from hotel chains eager to tout their eco-friendly practices to airlines promoting carbon offsets.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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They are based mostly on fragrances and do not perform like antiperspirants, so the period of rest isn’t needed.Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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There was LeBron James after five days of rest and having just turned 40 years old on Monday.Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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In a 2022 report, researchers found that less than 1% of flyers chose to offset their carbon footprint when purchasing tickets, and that passengers rarely equated their travel with direct environmental impacts.New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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How Adults Should Reframe Creativity Too many people equate creativity with artistry, relegating it to art directors or filmmakers.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Patients often hesitate to share feedback openly in these areas, fearing judgment or a loss of privacy.Lauren Parr, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yes, there are lots of uses for buttermilk, don't hesitate.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bach said homeowners in California might pay anywhere from $1,000 to upward of $40,000 a year to insure their properties.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Monaco are set to pay an initial fee of €13million (£10.8m, $13.4m) for the 21-year-old, with an additional €2m in potential add-ons.Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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