balance out

phrasal verb

balanced out; balancing out; balances out

: 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.

: 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 Mix in grays and whites to balance out the bold color scheme. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024 Gala: More sweet than tart, this apple is a great salad topping, balancing out bitter greens and tangy vinaigrette with its floral sweetness. —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024 Completing the outfit were a pair of black sandals with red accents that added a relaxed touch, balancing out the boldness of the rest of his ensemble. —

Ty Gaskins, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 Brendan McDermid | Reuters The bad news is that September is the worst month of the year, but there’s plenty of good news to balance out the bad. —

Bob Pisani, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance out

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