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
Following a record-breaking surge in the trade imbalance, the deficit slid to $61.6 billion, a decrease of $76.7 billion from the prior month and below the Dow Jones consensus forecast for $66.3 billion, according to a Commerce Department report Thursday.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The Ministry of Health noted that gender-selective births have been one of the causes of the gender imbalance in Vietnam.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
The rate acceleration doesn’t appear to be sustainable, particularly if supply chain imbalances occur closer to the tariff deadlines and demand for cargo falls off again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
Probiotics can also protect against gut dysbiosis, an imbalance between good and bad bacteria in the gut.14
In addition to probiotics, kefir is high in protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12, calcium, and several other nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The Ministry of Health noted that gender-selective births have been one of the causes of the gender imbalance in Vietnam.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
The rate acceleration doesn’t appear to be sustainable, particularly if supply chain imbalances occur closer to the tariff deadlines and demand for cargo falls off again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
Probiotics can also protect against gut dysbiosis, an imbalance between good and bad bacteria in the gut.14
In addition to probiotics, kefir is high in protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12, calcium, and several other nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
Noun
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This dangerous precedent should alarm anyone who believes the rule of law must serve justice rather than entrench systemic inequality.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The Asian population has declined in recent decades amid a staggering leap in wealth inequality, soaring rents, and the widespread impact of gentrification.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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One difference is that previous research, including a 2023 paper that Keeler coauthored, studied restrictive diets supervised by medical professional.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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One year later in 2009, the difference between cable and broadcast was even more pronounced, especially with the decision to air Games 1 and 2 on NBC before moving Games 3 and 4 to Versus.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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In contrast, Snowflake’s metrics are considerably poorer.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In contrast, polyester is made from fossil fuels and doesn’t biodegrade, as ocean organisms can’t break it down.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
6 June 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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