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as in equating
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 hesitating
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 paying
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 balancing
Knowing when to communicate and when not to is an art that involves balancing transparency with strategy, clarity with timing and empowerment with guidance.
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Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Success requires balancing profitability with evolving consumer preferences for longer device retention and sustainability.
—Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Final Thoughts For The Second Generation For Millennial and Gen-Z entrepreneurs stepping into family businesses, balancing innovation with legacy values can feel like a tightrope walk.
—Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The hour transporters are fashioned from aluminum, balancing durability with minimal weight.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
It is often prescribed to manage major depressive disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain, and is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
To solve these challenges, AI optimizes the operation of smart grids by predicting electricity demand, balancing supply, and detecting inefficiencies.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Avoid overcommitment by balancing your drive with Compassion, ensuring sustainable productivity and well-being.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For many, group trips mean balancing varied preferences—Mindtrip’s AI aims to make that process seamless and enjoyable.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Success requires balancing profitability with evolving consumer preferences for longer device retention and sustainability.
—Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Final Thoughts For The Second Generation For Millennial and Gen-Z entrepreneurs stepping into family businesses, balancing innovation with legacy values can feel like a tightrope walk.
—Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The hour transporters are fashioned from aluminum, balancing durability with minimal weight.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
It is often prescribed to manage major depressive disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain, and is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
To solve these challenges, AI optimizes the operation of smart grids by predicting electricity demand, balancing supply, and detecting inefficiencies.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Avoid overcommitment by balancing your drive with Compassion, ensuring sustainable productivity and well-being.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For many, group trips mean balancing varied preferences—Mindtrip’s AI aims to make that process seamless and enjoyable.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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Toronto will be paying all of the remaining contract.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Commit to making progress in these areas, regularly reviewing and adjusting your approach based on the results.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of adjusting their beliefs, individuals advocate for their perspective and attempt to sway others to see things their way.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Balancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balancing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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