balance out

phrasal verb

balanced out; balancing out; balances out

1

: to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc. : to compensate for

Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.

His quickness will balance out the other fighter's greater strength.

2

: to be or become equal or even

The good times and the bad times balanced out

Examples of balance out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The savory element is balanced out by pretty white floral notes and myyrh in the base, which adds a syrupy sweetness. —Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025

Trust that, over time, care and effort balance out. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

To balance out this colorful spring palette, Kantz recommends layering it with pops of bright white like the tried and true Alabaster. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025

The dry-scalp shampoo balances out the distribution of your hair’s natural oils, reduces grease, and cleans with a sulfate derived from palm oil. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for balance out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout