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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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Recent Examples of balance
Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The lunar eclipse on March 14 hits your spiritual and solitary twelfth house, reminding you of the need for work-life balance in a dramatic fashion.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Indeed, a new North-South divide has emerged on how to balance climate priorities with the need for economic development.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Average borrowing costs were 25% in 2024, with a minimum fee of 12%, mostly because of mandatory account balance and deposit requirements.
P2P, or peer-to-peer, loans: The most affordable option in terms of aggregate borrowing costs, but average costs may reach 17% due to tips and late fees.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The lunar eclipse on March 14 hits your spiritual and solitary twelfth house, reminding you of the need for work-life balance in a dramatic fashion.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Feige, who has shown an uncanny ability to balancing corporate needs with an understanding of a core IP.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Indeed, a new North-South divide has emerged on how to balance climate priorities with the need for economic development.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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The calming formula is infused with an antioxidant-rich blend of mugwort, green tea, and panthenol to bring your skin back to a comfortable, irritation-free equilibrium.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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After a certain period of time in deep water, the inert gases breathed in by a diver, or in this case, a sentinel resident, dissolve into body tissues and eventually reach an equilibrium with the pressure in their particular depth.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2025
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There should be mirror symmetry in the universe, and that includes the gravitational waves coming from black hole mergers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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One study examined levels of asymmetry (a lack or absence of symmetry/sameness on both sides) in different body types.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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Still, any rating on the Torino scale above a 0 is unusual, which is why the world's space agencies have taken notice.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Commitments of this scale and substance are not typically undone by a bad run of form.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Senate's adoption is an early step in the process, which requires detailed work by committees to work out the details of spending, as well as of any offsets to help pay for the additional funds.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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The latest: Although the scope of the offsets is not entirely clear, lobbyists and aides don't expect using major — or possibly any — health policy changes as payfors.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There can usually be a difference of up to 3.5 centimeters between emptying and rest.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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This year’s release was delayed a week (along with rest of the awards season schedule) because of the devastating Southern California wildfires in January, Pilcher said.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Owens advocates for a cultural shift that values rest as essential for achieving and sustaining excellence, countering the pervasive narrative that equates busyness with success.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Card values and collector popularity don’t necessarily equate with the best players in the leagues this season; players who didn’t participate in this past weekend’s NBA All-Star festivities in San Francisco are on this list.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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These jets were responsible for Nasrallah's demise, and Israel will not hesitate to strike other Hezbollah leaders as necessary.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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If someone pops up out of the blue, don’t hesitate to connect with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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That’s the gameplan, and nobody pays better interest than the Lord.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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On top of being found guilty of the charges, Huger will also pay $2,900 in total fines and cannot drive a car for one year after her release.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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