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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
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as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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as in equated
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 faltered
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 paid
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 balanced
William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
And unlike the federal government, most states have some kind of balanced budget requirement, and Republican officials regularly push for cost cutting given their preference for smaller government.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Like exercise and a balanced diet, getting enough sleep may help prevent a range of health issues, including heart disease and depression.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The White House leader had nevertheless previously signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain, which has a much more balanced trading relationship with the U.S.
— CNBC’s Silvia Amaro contributed reporting to this story.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The combo of his shooting and his fit in a balanced Lakers offense featuring plenty of dangerous off-ball threats, led by LeBron, has allowed Doncic to post at least 36 points + assists in five of his last seven games, including at least 39 in three of those contests.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
And unlike the federal government, most states have some kind of balanced budget requirement, and Republican officials regularly push for cost cutting given their preference for smaller government.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Like exercise and a balanced diet, getting enough sleep may help prevent a range of health issues, including heart disease and depression.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The White House leader had nevertheless previously signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain, which has a much more balanced trading relationship with the U.S.
— CNBC’s Silvia Amaro contributed reporting to this story.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Those fuel costs resulted in a 3 percent increase in total costs per ground package on a sequential basis, and kept the costs relatively stable on a year-over-year basis.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Traditionally, organizations have equated specialized knowledge with leadership potential.—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This was a controversial move among some in Congress and the human rights community who were wedded to an ideology that equated sanctions with leverage for change.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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English speakers, despite their greater familiarity with the odors, faltered.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Long the top-selling Chinese carmaker in Europe, the once-British sportscar brand has faltered recently, logging a 58% drop in registrations last month from a year earlier, based on data provided by Jato Dynamics, another research firm.—
Kristine Gill,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Devils paid a $3 million fine, lost a 2011 third-round pick and were supposed to lose a first-round pick within the next four years after they were punished.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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But he was fired after two seasons, meaning the Kings paid him $10 million not to coach from 2016 to 2018.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Like most people, my brows aren’t perfectly symmetrical, and both need definition in different spots.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the end, people don't remember you for how symmetrical your face is or how clear your skin looks.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut hasn’t broadly adjusted Medicaid rates for doctors who treat low-income patients since 2008.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shelter volunteer Julie Saraceno shared the bittersweet moment Russell hesitated at the shelter's front door, seemingly realizing his adventure had come to an end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Bangladeshis haven’t hesitated to weigh in, writing hundreds of emails saying that anyone running for office must meet certain educational thresholds.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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