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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
Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The products are formulated to reduce the effects of stress on the skin, with scents and textures designed to calm the mind, like the Harmonie Oil, $180, and Harmonie Serum, $195 — both designed to provide instant comfort and balance to the skin.
—Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
The Idaho Legislature is required by law to balance the state budget every year.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Director Jonathan Entwistle tells PEOPLE there is an important balance between the films and the television series.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The products are formulated to reduce the effects of stress on the skin, with scents and textures designed to calm the mind, like the Harmonie Oil, $180, and Harmonie Serum, $195 — both designed to provide instant comfort and balance to the skin.
—Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Streaming services, too, continue to err on the side of caution, attempting to balance artistic freedom, commercial success, and public sensibilities.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
The Idaho Legislature is required by law to balance the state budget every year.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Once the wolves were reintroduced, the number of elk declined and the park regained its equilibrium.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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After the massage, Brashear gave me specific yoga postures and self-care practices selected to restore equilibrium.—
Kayla Blanton,
Outside Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Crafted in a deep red wine hue, the dress also featured small crystal embellishments placed with precision and symmetry.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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From an evolutionary standpoint, humans like symmetry and balanced proportions.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The other major factor here is that Joe Biden never forgave Barack Obama for putting his thumb on the scale for Hillary Clinton to become the nominee in 2016.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Cocaine, marijuana, digital scales, cash and a couple of guns were found inside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those tax cuts could add more than $9 trillion to the deficit over the next decade without offsets, according to a new analysis from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Supports Green Projects Some initiatives use mining profits to invest in reforestation, carbon offsets or sustainability programs.—
Alex Pron,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Textile fiber choices at every layer of the bed can determine whether a sleeper experiences a comfortable or restless night’s rest.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Every minute spent on low-impact tasks is a minute not spent on growth, innovation, or rest.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Passed down generationally, this mindset equates worthiness with hard work and relentless labor.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This behavior equates a drop in price with a drop in quality, which is often not the case.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yet, the didn't appear to be the case for Colton, who hesitated to answer before last week's episode concluded.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Touching on directing and managing the top teams at Nudie Jeans, Levin doesn’t hesitate.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At its heart, the trial was about whether college athletes and former college athletes should be paid more than nothing for use of their NIL in video games and other products.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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From the start of their seemingly happy relationship, her family was impressed by the attention that Booker paid to them.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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