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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
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
During the November meeting, opponents argued that bobcats are crucial for ecosystem balance and current population data is not sufficient to support opening a season.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Consume Healthy Fats The body needs healthy fats to function and keep hormones balanced.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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This year, positive market conditions helped boost those account balances to new highs.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
During the November meeting, opponents argued that bobcats are crucial for ecosystem balance and current population data is not sufficient to support opening a season.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Derek Hansel, the agency’s chief financial officer, asserted that the agency’s budget was balanced.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Consume Healthy Fats The body needs healthy fats to function and keep hormones balanced.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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Finding this equilibrium is essential to ensuring both security and progress can coexist.Rizwan Jan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The ecosystem must work together to get over the cost hurdle and adjust the formula, achieving equilibrium to make AI really work for our society.Kai-Fu Lee, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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These symmetries can significantly improve plasma confinement, reduce energy losses, and make the fusion process more efficient.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
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Behind a gauzy scrim, most members of the ten-person cast pose in festive symmetry, carefully arranged around a living room glowing with a thousand holiday lights.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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With each passing week, the scale of his impact only becomes more apparent.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Once a humble tool, the coffee scale has ballooned into a home base for all manner of coffee wonkery.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Potential Offsets Offsets could include: Ending Existing Energy Credits: $300 billion in offsets.Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Deal over carbon markets draws criticism One of the goals at this year's summit was to finally agree on rules for a global system for trading carbon offsets, or carbon credits.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 Nov. 2024
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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So, don’t equate going through perimenopause with no-need-for-contraception.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The same illogic leads the progressive Left to equate Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists with the October 7 atrocities, and to draw false equivalences between Daniel Penny’s intervention on a subway and Mangione’s premeditated execution.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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On 12 Pell’s lively social media accounts, the young, predominantly Asian American barbers don’t hesitate to offer advice to teens and men of all ages and ethnicities with humor, quips and confidence.Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The challenge winner did not hesitate in telling the group of her decision, which was that Sam and Teeny would square off at fire and have an opportunity to fight for a chance to lose to Rachel at the end.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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If the settlement gains final approval, participating colleges will directly pay D-1 athletes a revenue share reflecting media rights, ticket sales sponsorships and NIL.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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A lot of college football coaches probably paid it little attention, too.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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