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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
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 to hesitate
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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Recent Examples of balance
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
For others, carrying a balance may be even more expensive.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Saturday, though, still starting, still balancing the lineup with defense, still efficient, as the NBA leader in assist-to-turnover ratio.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The other man is briefly knocked off balance and falls to the ground after delivering a rapid series of punches.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
For others, carrying a balance may be even more expensive.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The questions entering camp were about how the Sox would balance playing time between Teel and Edgar Quero and whether the team would have two or three catchers, with Korey Lee among those options.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Saturday, though, still starting, still balancing the lineup with defense, still efficient, as the NBA leader in assist-to-turnover ratio.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Others were in a state of fragile equilibrium, ready to flee, but not fleeing yet.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Based on these parameters, scientists estimate the planet’s equilibrium temperature to be around 368 K, placing it in a relatively warm but still temperate range for rocky exoplanets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Not only is symmetry taken into account by the arrangement of the beds, but the dark stain of the wood highlights the light stone fountain beautifully.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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This year’s Oscars, the 98th edition, will also unfold with the country at war in the Middle East, but despite that symmetry, rewatching the 2003 telecast today is to be reminded of just how radically the culture of Hollywood has been altered by the political upheavals of the early aughts.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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In December 2024, Colombia began to import gas on a massive scale after being self-sufficient for four decades, with critics saying that Petro had discouraged companies from launching new ventures in Colombia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, the government calls these efforts inadequate, questioning Novo Nordisk’s ability to monitor drug safety and oversee its call centers on a broader scale.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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For a pat of butter that melts just so, heat up an offset spatula and give it a swipe.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Austin, one of the most expensive housing markets in Texas, Wegmann has seen city investments in affordable housing offset that problem.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although many wine lovers equate cost with quality, Errazuriz is not concerned about the reasonable price.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, who had already admonished another defense lawyer for bringing an authorized poster board that juxtaposed scenes of seemingly peaceful protest with a fiery riot, suggested that the defense was trying to equate its side of the case with the civil rights movement.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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But for the most part, Knight hesitated to kill his darlings.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hawke doesn’t hesitate to cite Taylor Swift as an influence.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Billy Crystal paid tribute to the late Rob Reiner by highlighting the filmmaker’s many notable movies and impact on the industry.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wait times and pay changes are a result of a partial shutdown that began in mid-February after Congress failed to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TSA.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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