balance out
phrasal verb
balanced out; balancing out; balances out
1
: to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc. : to compensate for
Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
His quickness will balance out the other fighter's greater strength.
2
: to be or become equal or even
The good times and the bad times balanced out
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Late-summer free agent addition Victor Olofsson joined them on a line during the first day of camp, but Bednar also suggested that one of the club’s top-four wings like Artturi Lehkonen could end up in that spot to help balance out the lineup as well.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
These are also ideal for wearing over boots or to balance out chunky loafers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Mixing in a few white pillows and pumpkins helps balance out the attention-grabbing hues.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Maybe Zoryve is like wearing weekend athleisure to balance out our weekday work attire.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
These are also ideal for wearing over boots or to balance out chunky loafers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Mixing in a few white pillows and pumpkins helps balance out the attention-grabbing hues.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Maybe Zoryve is like wearing weekend athleisure to balance out our weekday work attire.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balance out
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“Balance out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20out. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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