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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
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Hampton is a bruising (6-0, 221), north/south runner who plays with patience and impressive contact balance.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Indeed, a new North-South divide has emerged on how to balance climate priorities with the need for economic development.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The study looked at the sleep benefits of five bedtime fitness regimes: aerobic/endurance, strength/resistance, balance, flexibility, and combo.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Hampton is a bruising (6-0, 221), north/south runner who plays with patience and impressive contact balance.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Feige, who has shown an uncanny ability to balancing corporate needs with an understanding of a core IP.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Indeed, a new North-South divide has emerged on how to balance climate priorities with the need for economic development.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Last year’s struggles over speech—among protesters and counter-protesters, scholars and administrators—seemed to show a system falling out of equilibrium.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Related article What this holiday of sacrifice teaches us about mindfulness Find equilibrium during Ramadan Fasting for Ramadan can be a dance between managing one’s physical health and water intake, and also fulfilling personal religious goals.—
Monica Haider,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Particularly in small spaces, their charming symmetry feels extra sweet and layered.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s something almost otherworldly about being inside, surrounded by its massive columns and the perfect symmetry of the design.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This significant sum is still nowhere near the scale of the cuts Republicans apparently want to make.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s fulfillment centers exemplify this transformation at scale, with over 750,000 mobile robots worldwide navigating complex environments to retrieve items.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Senate's adoption is an early step in the process, which requires detailed work by committees to work out the details of spending, as well as of any offsets to help pay for the additional funds.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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The latest: Although the scope of the offsets is not entirely clear, lobbyists and aides don't expect using major — or possibly any — health policy changes as payfors.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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An additional 63 canisters of waste rest horizontally nearby, including 13 filled with material from the dismantlement project.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This additional muscle growth will equate to more calories burned at rest than just using cardio sessions to burn calories.7 Combining cardio and weight lifting could produce more noticeable results than doing one alone.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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This was especially true as business interests, working to undermine progressive New Deal labor policies such as a federal minimum wage and unemployment insurance, openly equated support for these policies with Communism.—
Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Aside from the lack of basic human compassion on display, this was a gross effort to equate diversity with incompetence.—
Ginger Cassady,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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These jets were responsible for Nasrallah's demise, and Israel will not hesitate to strike other Hezbollah leaders as necessary.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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If someone pops up out of the blue, don’t hesitate to connect with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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If Chase gets a contract in the $40 million per season range, he would be paid similarly to the quarterbacks in the 15-20 range of highest-paid.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Over the past three years, the US government has paid poultry producers more than $1.25 billon dollars to compensate them for the loss of their flocks.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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