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
These symptoms could be because of product buildup or some kind of imbalance, like dryness causing your scalp to overproduce oil.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
But that data also showed that the reason for the imbalance was not due to any biologic factors related to race, but to a slew of social factors.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
For many, the underlying issue often involves tightness, overuse or imbalance—factors that can be triggered by poor posture, a weak core or repetitive lower-body movements.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2025
The implications of this imbalance extend far beyond simple representation.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for imbalance 
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
But that data also showed that the reason for the imbalance was not due to any biologic factors related to race, but to a slew of social factors.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
For many, the underlying issue often involves tightness, overuse or imbalance—factors that can be triggered by poor posture, a weak core or repetitive lower-body movements.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2025
The implications of this imbalance extend far beyond simple representation.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for imbalance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Trump on Friday signed an executive order to cut U.S. aid to South Africa, citing an expropriation act that President Cyril Ramaphosa signed last month aiming to redress land inequalities that stem from South Africa's history of white supremacy.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The present distribution of treasures in museums across the world reflects the global inequality in wealth and power—in favor of Europe and North America.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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There is a marked difference between the two beverages, particularly through a health lens, as alcohol is linked to liver disease, addiction, cancer and cognitive decline.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Per capita caps would likely result in less money for states, forcing them to make up the difference by raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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The ‘Iced Black’ bonnet sets the contrast nicely while the 23-inch five-spoke forged aluminum wheels, illuminated grille, and polished brightwork complete the look.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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White Americans, by contrast, have $41 trillion of stock-market wealth — up 91% over the same time period.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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