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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
Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Additionally, combining low doses of THC with CBD can provide a balanced effect, promoting relaxation and reducing negative emotional responses.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Five voice-change effects only add to the fun — and the high-quality speaker delivers balanced, powerful sound.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The Associated Press: Former longtime Rep. John Spratt (D-S.C.), 82, who served his district for nearly three decades and championed a balanced budget, died Saturday from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bright colors, balanced silhouettes, statement accessories and a great bag are all core to a great outfit in his world.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Additionally, combining low doses of THC with CBD can provide a balanced effect, promoting relaxation and reducing negative emotional responses.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Five voice-change effects only add to the fun — and the high-quality speaker delivers balanced, powerful sound.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The Associated Press: Former longtime Rep. John Spratt (D-S.C.), 82, who served his district for nearly three decades and championed a balanced budget, died Saturday from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
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Medics took both victims to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 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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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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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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Those benefits include health care, free college tuition, paid family leave and company stock grants, Starbucks says, adding that the combination of average pay and benefits equates to an average of $30 per hour for the vast majority of baristas working at least 20 hours per week.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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In my own lucid dreams, a ripe, summer stone-fruit from the market explodes with flavor.Krista Stevens, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2024
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Meanwhile, Jones directed the finale, which contains a lucid dream for Riley inspired by many of his own.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
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Our relentless pursuit of the right solution led us to advocate for a symmetrical design.Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
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This includes the abode’s symmetrical look, with a recessed front door area set between two matching sides with gabled roofs.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
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The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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One key aspect is ensuring your agents are consistently adjusted and adapted.Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 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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Nearly two decades ago, Intel hesitated to pivot to GPUs, clinging to CPUs as its core business.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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