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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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Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
The model for success for the Broncos is striking a strong balance between the pass and run game.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Plus, the vinegar helps balance the richness of the beef and onions.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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No minimum to open a Fidelity Go® account, but minimum $10 balance according to the investment strategy chosen
Fees
Fees may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
The model for success for the Broncos is striking a strong balance between the pass and run game.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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Choosing to vote privately can be a way for women to balance their own beliefs with relationship dynamics, all while subtly impacting election results.
—Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Plus, the vinegar helps balance the richness of the beef and onions.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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While unlawful crossings remain low, some U.S. officials are concerned the presidential election could disturb the fragile equilibrium achieved at the southern border in recent months.Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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There is no chemistry there of any sort that is really out of equilibrium with the environment, Mojzsis, a professor at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, told me.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sticking with symmetry, former one-time host Billie Ellish will be the musical guest on SNL for the fourth time too.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Not only is symmetry taken into account by the arrangement of the beds, but the dark stain of the wood highlights the light stone fountain beautifully.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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At a larger, suburban scale, coyote populations thrived.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Etekcity scale syncs seamlessly with Apple Health for easy tracking.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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How to Propagate Amaryllis Amaryllis can be propagated through bulb offsets (recommended) or seeds.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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And even if the cost offsets would materialize, there’s the question of whether Congress would approve an amendment to the IRA to expand the numbers of prescription drugs eligible to be selected for price negotiation.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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On average, the racers got 12.4 minutes of rest at the end of each lap, with a range from 1.1 minutes (cutting it close!) to 25.8 minutes.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vulnerability Is Not Weakness Male leadership often gets equated with power, confidence and control.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Musk also equated a vote for Trump with a vote for P’nut, and his post has been viewed more than 35 million times.Yash Roy, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jackman didn't hesitate to get in on the fun when Martha Stewart dissed Reynolds in a recent interview.Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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When considering how challenging the role might be, Sakaguchi initially hesitated.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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People also can, in some cases, still pay TikTok to run ads about politically sensitive topics.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Companies should pay 1% of their profits or 0.1% of their revenue, according to the agreement.Alison Snyder, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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