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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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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Running back LeQuint Allen rushed for 109 yards and two TDs giving Syracuse a balanced attack that was 4 for 4 on fourth-down conversions and didn’t punt until the fourth quarter.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Community Trust Bancorp continues to focus on maintaining a balanced position between interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities to manage interest rate risk effectively.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Everything else in the mix sounds balanced, with the brass shining brightly and the vocals delivering a full-bodied presence.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The key is to approach each new relationship with a spirit of cooperation while ensuring that your contributions are valued and that the partnership remains balanced over time.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 27 Nov. 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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