1
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
Bitech Technologies plans to pursue innovative energy technologies and become a grid-balancing operator by developing a portfolio of battery energy storage and solar projects.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Oxytocin And Vasopressin Blooms Romance A 2017 study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology highlights how oxytocin and vasopressin work together to shape romantic love by balancing emotional bonding and protective behaviors.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This duality—balancing the public and private spheres of leadership—is crucial for maintaining integrity and authenticity.
—Gabriel McCurtis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This is because the strategies by which different countries are balancing energy security with meeting their emissions goals vary significantly.
—Freddie Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
However, this is likely to be a challenge, as each store has unique staffing needs that require balancing workers’ expectations and operational realities.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Libras are adept at balancing conflicting interests, but this week’s urges sure do present a conundrum!
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Companies need to develop strategies to monitor and manage these costs effectively, balancing the benefits of AI with its resource requirements.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These methods complement each other by balancing structure with creativity.
—Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Oxytocin And Vasopressin Blooms Romance A 2017 study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology highlights how oxytocin and vasopressin work together to shape romantic love by balancing emotional bonding and protective behaviors.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This duality—balancing the public and private spheres of leadership—is crucial for maintaining integrity and authenticity.
—Gabriel McCurtis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This is because the strategies by which different countries are balancing energy security with meeting their emissions goals vary significantly.
—Freddie Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
However, this is likely to be a challenge, as each store has unique staffing needs that require balancing workers’ expectations and operational realities.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Libras are adept at balancing conflicting interests, but this week’s urges sure do present a conundrum!
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Companies need to develop strategies to monitor and manage these costs effectively, balancing the benefits of AI with its resource requirements.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These methods complement each other by balancing structure with creativity.
—Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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Equus does not anticipate paying cash dividends to common stockholders in the near future, maintaining its focus on preserving liquidity and enhancing shareholder value.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The increase is attributed to a higher number of Discord server paying subscribers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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MiNK's management is actively monitoring its liquidity position and adjusting spending to preserve cash, while seeking additional funding through partnerships and other financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the ease of settling in, Henry points to the country’s excellent healthcare system, extensive public transportation system, and affordability as reasons for why Thailand is a great option for Americans.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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