as in inequality
a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts
There is an imbalance between his work life and family life.
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Recent Examples of imbalance
Hormonal imbalances that result in irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal disorders, and loss of fertility, particularly in women.
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Ben Berkowitz Updated 46 mins ago - Business Trump holds off on tariffs, cheering markets
President Trump held off imposing broad tariffs on Day 1 of his presidency, instead ordering reviews of trade and currency imbalances.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Overlooking privilege while championing merit dismisses how disparities in opportunity shape outcomes—merit cannot be fairly assessed without accounting for these imbalances.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
An imbalance in railroad capacity in Bangladesh may pose a problem for cargo transportation throughout the country in the coming months as a current pileup could roll into Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in March.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Ben Berkowitz Updated 46 mins ago - Business Trump holds off on tariffs, cheering markets
President Trump held off imposing broad tariffs on Day 1 of his presidency, instead ordering reviews of trade and currency imbalances.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Overlooking privilege while championing merit dismisses how disparities in opportunity shape outcomes—merit cannot be fairly assessed without accounting for these imbalances.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
An imbalance in railroad capacity in Bangladesh may pose a problem for cargo transportation throughout the country in the coming months as a current pileup could roll into Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in March.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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From hiring algorithms to predictive policing, biases embedded in AI systems risk perpetuating inequalities and reinforcing societal divides.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The expansion of wealth inequality is a challenge to the American Dream: the notion that, with hard work, opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all.—
Tom Kemeny,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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The difference this time, Molinar said, is that the goal will come with a detailed plan for reaching it.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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The difference between success and failure has always been whether the technology was good enough to be adopted even when government support was withdrawn.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a culture dominated by consumerism, the Focolare Movement offers a stark contrast.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In an Instagram reel, Timea Morar, 28, hilariously captured the contrast between her and her husband Mircea Morar's vastly different approaches to holiday fun.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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