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as in scales
a device for measuring weight
use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct
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as in offsets
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 rests
a remaining group or portion
and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner
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as in equates
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 falters
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 pays
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 balances
The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Debt balances have been climbing rapidly over the last year, and so have the costs of carrying them.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
However, your body balances and regulates creatine and ATP.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The funds cannot be used to offset existing balances.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Fertilizing too much — or not at all Fertilizer is one of the easier balances to get wrong in either direction.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
At $549, the Beast balances cost and performance impressively, firmly establishing itself as one of the strongest options in the category and a deserving Editors' Choice winner.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
In an email sent to Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo on April 17, Florida Deputy Chief Financial Officer Scott Fennell requested reserve balances for each county fund.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Both Bristy and Limon's families were financially reliant on them, the joint- statement further said, requesting that their bank balances, assets and salaries be forwarded to the families.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The bar program, led by Jason Sorbet, balances classics with a few house signatures, including the Chloe Dancer — a mix of vodka, prickly pear liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, and soda—along with spirit-forward cocktails built around Tennessee whiskey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Adapted from Rachel Reid’s novel, the show balances complex themes of sexuality and emotional connection, inspiring fans and promoting non-toxic masculinity, ultimately making what was arguably the biggest cultural impact in television this year.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The chemistry of the ensemble, the great strength of Mayer’s revival, beautifully balances blazing showmanship with character-rich detail.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Investors will be watching the hearing closely to see how Warsh balances Trump’s demands for lower interest rates as the war in Iran pushes up the price of gasoline, adding to inflationary pressures that already exist.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, Sanctions balances its downer tendencies with moments of levity and peculiar arrangements that only Souled American could have concocted.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Honey balances Calabrian chiles in this sweet-savory drizzle practically made for pizza or burrata toast.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Early filers increased debt payments by about 20%, according to the Bank of America Institute, using the funds to pay off bills, car loans, credit card balances, and student loans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Debt balances have been climbing rapidly over the last year, and so have the costs of carrying them.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
However, your body balances and regulates creatine and ATP.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The funds cannot be used to offset existing balances.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Fertilizing too much — or not at all Fertilizer is one of the easier balances to get wrong in either direction.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
At $549, the Beast balances cost and performance impressively, firmly establishing itself as one of the strongest options in the category and a deserving Editors' Choice winner.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
In an email sent to Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo on April 17, Florida Deputy Chief Financial Officer Scott Fennell requested reserve balances for each county fund.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Both Bristy and Limon's families were financially reliant on them, the joint- statement further said, requesting that their bank balances, assets and salaries be forwarded to the families.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Tens of thousands of layoffs at Meta over the last four years as the company balances its AI ambitions with investor unease.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The bar program, led by Jason Sorbet, balances classics with a few house signatures, including the Chloe Dancer — a mix of vodka, prickly pear liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, and soda—along with spirit-forward cocktails built around Tennessee whiskey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Adapted from Rachel Reid’s novel, the show balances complex themes of sexuality and emotional connection, inspiring fans and promoting non-toxic masculinity, ultimately making what was arguably the biggest cultural impact in television this year.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The chemistry of the ensemble, the great strength of Mayer’s revival, beautifully balances blazing showmanship with character-rich detail.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Investors will be watching the hearing closely to see how Warsh balances Trump’s demands for lower interest rates as the war in Iran pushes up the price of gasoline, adding to inflationary pressures that already exist.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, Sanctions balances its downer tendencies with moments of levity and peculiar arrangements that only Souled American could have concocted.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Honey balances Calabrian chiles in this sweet-savory drizzle practically made for pizza or burrata toast.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balances
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That second explanation, known as dark matter, was initially favored because the addition of that one ingredient could explain all of the observed physical phenomena on a variety of scales, while modifying gravity required different modifications to align with different scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Across industries, as Agentic AI scales, the changes are already happening—just quietly.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 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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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a birth cohort hits what normally would be their high-earning years just as an economy booms, as the baby boomers did, their lifetime earnings will be far higher than a cohort reaching those ages just as the economy falters or goes into severe recession.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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But even if Ohtani falters against the Giants, who rank near the bottom of the league in runs scored per game, that will not be a death knell to his candidacy.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wells pays someone to mow her lawn.—
David A. Lieb,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The state’s Next Level Jobs program pays the tuition for students to take classes for high-demand jobs, Dulin said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fares are available at Southwest’s ticket counters.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Use them to clean toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, counters, and floors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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