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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This included exercise and reducing her steroid injections until her body’s cortisol levels balanced out.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
In the main area, dark ebony and walnut wood finishes with lighter shades to balance out the living space.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The freshness and lightness of the pea filling balance out the heavier pasta and sauce.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Listening to Nancy’s tender croon balances out the happiness frenzy of the holidays.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
In the main area, dark ebony and walnut wood finishes with lighter shades to balance out the living space.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The freshness and lightness of the pea filling balance out the heavier pasta and sauce.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Listening to Nancy’s tender croon balances out the happiness frenzy of the holidays.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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 21 Feb. 2025.
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