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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
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 faltered
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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as in paid
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balanced
Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are essential ways to cope with stress and stay healthy.
—Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
That said, not everyone follows a balanced diet, and some people get less than what is recommended, which could put them at risk for deficiency.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Avoiding alcohol, managing your weight, eating a balanced diet, and staying up to date on your hepatitis vaccines can lower your risk of liver fibrosis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, and called for a more balanced relationship afterward.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are essential ways to cope with stress and stay healthy.
—Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
That said, not everyone follows a balanced diet, and some people get less than what is recommended, which could put them at risk for deficiency.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Avoiding alcohol, managing your weight, eating a balanced diet, and staying up to date on your hepatitis vaccines can lower your risk of liver fibrosis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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The unpredictability makes the U.S. seem less stable, less reliable, and a less safe place for their money, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Unlike stable volume, which is enabled on a video-to-video basis, YouTube Music's consistent volume is toggled globally.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Childhood is equated with whimsy, imagination, and originality.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, New York has faltered a little without their star on the floor.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Without him in the lineup, the Knicks offense has faltered a little bit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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There is a $250 fee paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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And a lot of money was paid for him too.—
Talk of the Devils,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In other words, could the question at the outset of the novel be applied today to the United States—a bastion of democratic strength being ripped apart by an erratic tyrant? Years ago, in one of his lucid columns, Vargas Llosa described the election of Donald Trump as a form of national suicide.—
Ilan Stavans,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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For a woman who had made a reputation as a lucid, sharp chronicler of the reality of American lives, Didion struggled with the irrational thoughts that flooded her mind afterward.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Features and limitations Ars Video The A16 iPad is a typical post-Home-button iPad design, with a slim-ish symmetrical bezel running all the way around a 10.86-inch screen.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The watch features a symmetrical case crafted from 18-karat Moonshine Gold, a polished finish and a hexagonal crown inspired by original Seamaster Olympic designs.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stand also serves as a lens cover during transport, and the unit will automatically power on when the stand is adjusted for viewing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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For those who have hesitated due to financial concerns, now may be the right time to take the leap.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who once hesitated are now making technology adoption a top priority, knowing that companies failing to adapt will struggle to stay competitive.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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