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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
in order to determine the weight of that beaker, you need to get the two pans of the scale in perfect balance
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the balance of the landscaping is in keeping with the symmetry of so many 18th-century mansions
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as in scale
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in to equate
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 to hesitate
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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Recent Examples of balance
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Driven by blunt ideology rather than the reality of balancing harms, Font and Putnam-Hornstein advance a flawed and damaging premise that child safety requires normalizing and regularizing family separation.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Charles must strike a delicate balance on this state visit.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
In it, a dapper street vendor sells ceramics from a wooden board balanced on his head.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Driven by blunt ideology rather than the reality of balancing harms, Font and Putnam-Hornstein advance a flawed and damaging premise that child safety requires normalizing and regularizing family separation.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balance
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There could be as many as ~1017 icy, round objects in hydrostatic equilibrium in the Milky Way galaxy alone, most of which are likely not bound to a parent star at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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Either way, a break in the equilibrium holding a stock to support/resistance levels results in a breakout or breakdown.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a watchmaker famously obsessed with symmetry, Rexhepi took extra care in perfecting the dial layout.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Above energies of ~100 GeV, electroweak symmetry was restored.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Apr. 2026
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And just recently, CATL unveiled the world's first sodium-ion battery designed specifically for grid-scale energy storage – set for commercial deployment before the end of 2026.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 28,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the district, about 46% of teachers are currently at the top of the pay scale (MA+60), earning between $92,814 and $129,589 per year.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Through an algebraic analysis of the robots’ parameters, such as the lengths of their links and the offsets of their joints, the team mapped out exactly where the singularities lie within their joint space.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
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In these window boxes, the bluish hue of dichondra 'Silver Falls' offsets pink begonias and Madagascar periwinkle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Parents, rest easy for now For the time being, responsible parents in Florida can rest easy that school enrollment vaccination requirements will remain in place.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Casseroles are equated with comfort.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mazzulla, who’s trumpeted the Celtics depth at every turn this season, shouldn’t hesitate to use it if his starters stumble on Saturday.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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That level of detail can make even cautious people hesitate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Last June, Hill was ordered to pay Bauer more than $300,000 for violating settlement terms.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balance. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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