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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
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 faltered
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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as in paid
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balanced
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
As scavengers, vultures play a crucial role in maintaining balanced ecosystems.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Finally, the ergonomically balanced design and adjustable soft-grip handle make this blower comfortable and a good size and shape for maneuvering and controlling the blower and vacuum without too much strain on your arms, shoulders, and back.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The more balanced your choices are, the easier your life will feel overall.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rogan's concerns stemmed from his wish to maintain his show as a balanced platform, rather than one endorsing any particular candidate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
As scavengers, vultures play a crucial role in maintaining balanced ecosystems.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Finally, the ergonomically balanced design and adjustable soft-grip handle make this blower comfortable and a good size and shape for maneuvering and controlling the blower and vacuum without too much strain on your arms, shoulders, and back.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The more balanced your choices are, the easier your life will feel overall.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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The threats Hamas and Hezbollah posed to Israel allowed Iran to exert power across the region while holding Israelis indirectly at risk, which—combined with Israel’s deterrence in the form of its superior military power—produced a stable equilibrium.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Investors have equated ETFs with index funds since their inception, even though there are also index mutual funds, experts said.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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Fatness has long been culturally equated with a lack of discipline and self-control—a popular and harmful myth—and through Hurley’s arc, the show regularly reinforced that notion.Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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In recent years — as longstanding efforts to recycle plastics have faltered — Exxon Mobil has touted advanced recycling as a groundbreaking technology that will turn the tide on the plastic crisis.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Since then, Renzi has faltered, resigning after last year’s failed constitutional referendum.Pierpaolo Barbieri, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2017
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None of the money will be paid back to consumers.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both sides also have been apart on the issues of pension contributions and the distribution of royalties paid on containers that are moved by workers.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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With his understanding and lucid analysis of great-power politics, Hal, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, offers invaluable insights to everyone committed to deterring aggression and maintaining peace.John Cornyn, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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No wonder this piece came out sounding lucid as chamber music, as though each line had been teased apart and individually combed.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
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By Audrey Lee This forebear was uniform and symmetrical, regulated by harmony, ratios, and scale.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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The compositions are less static or symmetrical, and the colors are funkier.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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The increase was due to higher net income adjusted for non-cash items.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Credit Agreement, which extended the maturity date and adjusted certain financial covenants.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The decision was difficult because Washington hesitated to provide Kyiv with sophisticated, long-range weapons.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many businesses hesitated to move their operations to the cloud, citing concerns about security and control.Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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