balance out

verb

balanced out; balancing out; balances out

1

: to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc. : to compensate for

Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.

His quickness will balance out the other fighter's greater strength.

2

: to be or become equal or even

The good times and the bad times balanced out

Examples of balance out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026

Plus, a plateful of veggies is the perfect way to balance out the irresistible Hot Brown Party Rolls that are a must-have. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026

Neither are high enough to dampen demand to levels that would balance out the oil supply gap, according to Kaneva. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

The floral lavender flavor is balanced out by the sweetness of the honey and saltiness of the cake’s graham cracker crust. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026

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