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as in equating
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 hesitating
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 paying
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 balancing
At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
By balancing autonomy with unified oversight, franchise owners can effectively manage diverse brands, maximizing profitability and sustaining growth across various sectors.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Today many companies face the formidable challenge of balancing rapid product delivery with uncompromising quality.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For business leaders, this shift demands a reevaluation of digital strategies and advertising, with a focus on balancing growth with consumer well-being and identifying sustainable channels for the future.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, JJ shared his approach to balancing family life and his career.
—Yasmin Garaad, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Chinese Government’s Proactive Approach to AI Governance The Chinese government has taken a proactive approach to AI governance, balancing innovation with risk prevention.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Korn Ferry, CEOs who excel at managing conflict, building networks, and balancing stakeholder interests are 46% more likely to surpass the three-year mark.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
By balancing autonomy with unified oversight, franchise owners can effectively manage diverse brands, maximizing profitability and sustaining growth across various sectors.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Today many companies face the formidable challenge of balancing rapid product delivery with uncompromising quality.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For business leaders, this shift demands a reevaluation of digital strategies and advertising, with a focus on balancing growth with consumer well-being and identifying sustainable channels for the future.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, JJ shared his approach to balancing family life and his career.
—Yasmin Garaad, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Chinese Government’s Proactive Approach to AI Governance The Chinese government has taken a proactive approach to AI governance, balancing innovation with risk prevention.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Korn Ferry, CEOs who excel at managing conflict, building networks, and balancing stakeholder interests are 46% more likely to surpass the three-year mark.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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Rhonda Sutton, who worked for Jingle this year, shared online that the missing paycheck has left her worried about paying rent.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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The price Xi’s China is paying is deflation.William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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