as in unequal
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as in outweighed
to be greater in importance than
my determination to finish the job overbalanced my exhaustion
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overbalanced
Adjective
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This setting—a volatile, unequal economic order—created opportunities for nationalist politics and politicians.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025 -
An Odd Story, Explained Balancing Profitability With Community A clear example is rapid urban growth that neglects the planning of meaningful public spaces, resulting in disconnected and unequal communities.—
Yermys Pena,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Those small changes will be outweighed by individual companies’ demand and supply changes.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The good far outweighed the bad.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For instance, carrying too much weight or an unbalanced load can put stress on your shoulders, spine, knees, and other joints.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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This is followed by a full moon in Cancer on the 13th, which will further illuminate these emotional dynamics, challenging you to release anything that feels draining or unbalanced in your close connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As Pete recalls events that happened to him, to people around him or to relatives, the intimate reminiscences meet the macro, touching on the impact of residential schools, land claims by greedy companies and the disproportionate incarceration of First Nations individuals.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Twigs has navigated a tabloid scrutiny disproportionate to her work.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After a lopsided loss and a tie last weekend at Michigan State, Minnesota is 19-6-3 overall and ranked fourth nationally in the latest polls, but the Gophers have gone a pedestrian 2-3-1 in their past half-dozen games.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2025
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Some Palestinians said the lopsided exchanges of prisoners for hostages is justified by Israel’s seemingly arbitrary detention policies.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These ultra-modern and asymmetrical creations flaunt the form of a treble clef in two different sizes: set with baguette-cut Swarovski zirconia and punctuated by a single pearl at the center.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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All the furniture pieces in your bedroom don’t have to be the same finish or style, instead consider using antiques or family heirloom pieces for an asymmetrical look and embracing imperfection.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Drinking in excess is, in fact, linked to high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, and sometimes even heart failure, according to American Heart Association researchers.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Overbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbalanced. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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