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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
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 faltered
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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as in paid
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balanced
Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Space Queen This balanced hybrid (50% Indica/50% Sativa) is known for its euphoric high and ability to alleviate various ailments such as pain and anxiety.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
The result has been an influx of new housing, easing pressure on renters and creating a healthier, more balanced market.
—David Byrd, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
In the Travis Roy consolation contest, Connor Erdman compiled two tallies and two helpers as Brookline topped Lexington 6-2.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Caroline Doherty led a balanced attack with a pair of goals as Hingham blanked Plymouth 5-0 in the Patriot League.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
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Both foods promote fullness, offer nutrients and antioxidants, and can fit into a balanced diet.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Space Queen This balanced hybrid (50% Indica/50% Sativa) is known for its euphoric high and ability to alleviate various ailments such as pain and anxiety.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
The result has been an influx of new housing, easing pressure on renters and creating a healthier, more balanced market.
—David Byrd, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
In the Travis Roy consolation contest, Connor Erdman compiled two tallies and two helpers as Brookline topped Lexington 6-2.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Caroline Doherty led a balanced attack with a pair of goals as Hingham blanked Plymouth 5-0 in the Patriot League.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
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The shows provide a stable haven for pharmaceutical advertisers, still one of the biggest supporters of linear TV.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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View Comments While the US economy has been solid and financial markets stable as a whole, the BOJ must be vigilant to uncertainties surrounding US policy conduct, the report said.—
Reuters,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Traditionally, organizations have equated specialized knowledge with leadership potential.—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This was a controversial move among some in Congress and the human rights community who were wedded to an ideology that equated sanctions with leverage for change.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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Beyond Big Pharma As obesity drug stocks faltered, the other side of the weight loss drug trade has rebounded.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Long the top-selling Chinese carmaker in Europe, the once-British sportscar brand has faltered recently, logging a 58% drop in registrations last month from a year earlier, based on data provided by Jato Dynamics, another research firm.—
Kristine Gill,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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This eliminated much of the benefit of moving North, especially for lower-skilled workers who often paid a larger share of their income for housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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His numbers are comparable to Jarry’s, but he’s paid to play like a backup, not like a starter.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Over the past nine years, he had been evaluated at least nine times — only twice, court records show, was he judged at least temporarily lucid enough to stand trial.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Penned in lucid moments, before morphine and hospice care silenced his thoughts to all but himself—the Last List takes one, hand in hand, on a last stroll back to the bygone days of an ingenious Catholic boy, a mill worker's striving son, for a final visit to beloved Lowell.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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Plants selected may have naturally compact or symmetrical forms and are chosen more for that quality than flowering capacity, although azaleas and dwarf Indian hawthorns, which flower for a single season, are often included.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
20 Jan. 2025
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Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut hasn’t broadly adjusted Medicaid rates for doctors who treat low-income patients since 2008.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shelter volunteer Julie Saraceno shared the bittersweet moment Russell hesitated at the shelter's front door, seemingly realizing his adventure had come to an end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Bangladeshis haven’t hesitated to weigh in, writing hundreds of emails saying that anyone running for office must meet certain educational thresholds.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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