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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 June 2025
As temperatures climb and terminals get more crowded, dressing for flights becomes a delicate balance of comfort, function, and style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
To help balance the books, Newsom proposed $100 monthly premiums.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Noun
When any balance is disrupted though, the effects can ripple throughout the entire body.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 June 2025
As temperatures climb and terminals get more crowded, dressing for flights becomes a delicate balance of comfort, function, and style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Verb
Teams were allowed to start developing for the 2026 car at the start of this season, leaving teams to balance research for the upcoming season and upgrades to the current competitor car.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
To help balance the books, Newsom proposed $100 monthly premiums.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Practice intentionally throwing yourself off balance a little bit so your body must work to find its equilibrium again.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia’s chairmanship helped maintain this equilibrium by avoiding escalatory language while keeping diplomatic channels to Beijing open.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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What stayed with her was the symmetry in their stories.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Flos Chiara floor lamp Ferm Living desert 2-seater outdoor sofa Ferm Living symmetry mirror Ferm Living Olles storage table Hay Hay was founded in 2002 by a husband and wife team in Denmark and continues to be a leader in Scandinavian design.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In a concerted hostile action, Moscow could cut or destroy these cables at scale.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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Given the size of the club — and scale of the role — rookie operators are unlikely to get far, with Mitchell’s replacement required to have an immediate effect.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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While higher oil prices are a significant drag on many sectors within the US economy, the profits from US oil production provide a positive offset.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Carbon offsets, electric vehicles, and glossy net-zero pledges are held up as solutions, while the core logic—produce more, ship further, grow faster—goes unchallenged.—
Nathalie Kelley,
Time,
17 June 2025
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But the true measure of a Southerner’s beach-cooler-packing prowess rests in the glorious presence of one all-essential item: Fried chicken.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Then a movement that could be called ascension: toward rest, toward peace that was never granted.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Too many men still equate emotional struggle with weakness.—
Silvia Quintana,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Verb
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If the emotional impact of hair loss feels overwhelming, don’t hesitate to ask for support.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
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Seize Market Share When Competitors Retreat Expand globally when trends align and others hesitate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Letarte expects teams to pay more attention to their In-Season Challenge competitors as the five-race tournament plays out, and the potential $1 million draws closer.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2025
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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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