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
Relationship dynamics peak early on in the month, exposing imbalances between independence and commitment.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Budget imbalance raises concerns Kansas City council member Melissa Robinson said the budget imbalance was concerning.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Too much green creates a pH imbalance, resulting in strong odors, lack of nutrient availability, and less microbial activity.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
The fickle Moon lights your 10th House of Prestige, opposing assertive Pluto in your 4th House of Traditions, pointing out any imbalances between your ambitions and your respect for the past.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Budget imbalance raises concerns Kansas City council member Melissa Robinson said the budget imbalance was concerning.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Too much green creates a pH imbalance, resulting in strong odors, lack of nutrient availability, and less microbial activity.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
The fickle Moon lights your 10th House of Prestige, opposing assertive Pluto in your 4th House of Traditions, pointing out any imbalances between your ambitions and your respect for the past.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Those deeper conversations have resulted in the creation of the Marigold Project, Rateliff’s foundation dedicated to funding strategies to confront income inequality, boost civic engagement and expand equitable access to growing and eating good food, as well as advancing gender and racial justice.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Washington study found that communities with higher concentrations of arts and cultural nonprofits have 3% lower levels of income inequality among residents.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The difference between boys aged 10 and 12 compared to 13 and 14 is huge.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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What the files do seem to confirm, though, is the conspiracy theorist’s view of an elite stratosphere, where normal rules don’t apply, everyone knows each other, and ideological differences are subsumed to self-interested motives.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Feb. 2026
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Internally, Costco has kept a formal diversity office and program in place, even as management remains predominantly white—a contrast the company acknowledges while pledging to keep pushing toward its DEI goals.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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This, in stark contrast to a time when most designers developed each body part as a separate element of a traditional three-box design.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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