balance out
phrasal 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
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Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 21 May 2025
Beneath the dual memory foam layers, the mattress is covered with individual comfort coils, which balances out the body-contouring nature of memory foam, adding a responsive element.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 May 2025
The lithium-ion battery pack is in the boot—ok, the trunk—where its 25.9 kWh eat some luggage capacity but balance out the weight distribution.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
The abode’s close proximity to vineyards, restaurants, and shopping is also worth noting for those aiming to balance out serene seclusion with a little entertainment.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 21 May 2025
Beneath the dual memory foam layers, the mattress is covered with individual comfort coils, which balances out the body-contouring nature of memory foam, adding a responsive element.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 May 2025
The lithium-ion battery pack is in the boot—ok, the trunk—where its 25.9 kWh eat some luggage capacity but balance out the weight distribution.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
The abode’s close proximity to vineyards, restaurants, and shopping is also worth noting for those aiming to balance out serene seclusion with a little entertainment.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for balance out
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“Balance out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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