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

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Gloria obliged, balancing out Jay’s heady rhymes with spoken reminiscences, making the track feel like a mini oral history. —

Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing. —

Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Get The Recipe 27 of 35 Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars These grab-and-go bars are sweet, fruity, and just the right bite to balance out those egg casseroles and hashbrowns. —

Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Adding to the curved decor trend, the circular mirror balances out the sharp edges of the fireplace and offers a full perspective of the bedroom. —

Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance out