as in inequality
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
Potential longevity benefits Studies suggest that calorie restriction (without malnutrition) may promote longevity by reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance of harmful free radicals and helpful antioxidants) and inflammation.4
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
With such a relatively tiny market, even a small shift of capital toward gold could create a significant supply/demand imbalance [7].
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Trade imbalances are one of Trump’s biggest gripes with international trading partners.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
What are your thoughts on the gender imbalance in this industry?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
With such a relatively tiny market, even a small shift of capital toward gold could create a significant supply/demand imbalance [7].
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Trade imbalances are one of Trump’s biggest gripes with international trading partners.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
What are your thoughts on the gender imbalance in this industry?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
Noun
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Adolescents’ awareness of and concerns about inequalities diverged during Trump’s first presidency based on their political views.—
Laura Wray-Lake,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Katy’s research is on understanding the micro-mechanisms involved in conflict, emotion, inequality, and crime.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Frick, by contrast, seems totally unaffected by the upheaval of the past five years, with neither of those things to boast.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, Dreams Inc. largely sells its toys online or through distributors like Kiddy Land, Kinokuniya, and Urban Outfitters.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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