bal·anced
ˈba-lən(t)st 
: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.
a balanced diet
a balanced blend of ingredients
balanced flavors
a football team with a balanced offense
providing a balanced solution
a fair and balanced assessment
trying to lead a more balanced life
a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]
balanced
2 of 2past tense and past participle of balance entry 1
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Adjective
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2024
Beyond role modeling, open communication and creating a media plan are effective strategies for balanced screen use, according to the study and guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Plan.
—Maya Davis, CNN, 27 June 2024
The numbers are more balanced, however, among recent governors.
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Andrew Owens, Winters Mill, senior, midfield Owens put up balanced numbers this season scoring 18 goals and showcasing his passing ability with 19 assists.
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Adjective
Utah will have a more balanced offense with a healthy Cam Rising at quarterback and with Ja’Quinden Jackson gone that means more touches for both Glover and Bernard.
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—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2024
Beyond role modeling, open communication and creating a media plan are effective strategies for balanced screen use, according to the study and guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Plan.
—Maya Davis, CNN, 27 June 2024
The numbers are more balanced, however, among recent governors.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2024
Andrew Owens, Winters Mill, senior, midfield Owens put up balanced numbers this season scoring 18 goals and showcasing his passing ability with 19 assists.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
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balanced
adjective
bal·anced
-ən(t)st
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
2
of a diet or ration
: furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity
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