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a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts
There is an imbalance between his work life and family life.
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Recent Examples of imbalance
The spokesperson added that the government plans to meet with Calbee to discuss the situation and resolve any supply imbalances.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, aims to recast the disorder as a complex hormonal imbalance that affects metabolism as well as reproduction.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 May 2026
Common Reasons Your Washing Machine Is Shaking A washing machine that shakes usually signals some sort of imbalance, either inside the drum or from the machine itself.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Such has been the balance, or rather imbalance of Story’s fifth season in Boston.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, aims to recast the disorder as a complex hormonal imbalance that affects metabolism as well as reproduction.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 May 2026
Common Reasons Your Washing Machine Is Shaking A washing machine that shakes usually signals some sort of imbalance, either inside the drum or from the machine itself.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Such has been the balance, or rather imbalance of Story’s fifth season in Boston.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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First, Frank Walsh and a number of other commissioners supported Manly’s 141-page report, which exhaustively documented inequality and injustice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The disparity is indicative of growing inequality, exacerbated first by the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the conflict in the Middle East.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The difference is Giannis could be entering the final year of his contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The obsession with a hundred has something to do with our attraction to round numbers, but, at that speed, every mile per hour does make a difference.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The throw-on-and-go silhouette feels effortlessly polished, while contrast trim adds a subtle, elevated touch.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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