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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It’s currently caught in a pocket of wind shear that’s helping to balance out the storm-fueling effects of the warmer-than-average waters its crossing.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
But that and a few other alternate versions of familiar tunes sound like something that could have come out of Memphis, suggesting a possible version of the album that could have balanced out the brooding with some greasy fun.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
With Samuel Basallo and Adley Rustschman as options there or behind home plate, Ryan Mountcastle could find himself on the way out if the Orioles decide to move on from their former top pick to balance out the roster.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Even a subtle turn helps balance out asymmetry, creates more dimension, and draws attention to your best features.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
But that and a few other alternate versions of familiar tunes sound like something that could have come out of Memphis, suggesting a possible version of the album that could have balanced out the brooding with some greasy fun.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
With Samuel Basallo and Adley Rustschman as options there or behind home plate, Ryan Mountcastle could find himself on the way out if the Orioles decide to move on from their former top pick to balance out the roster.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Even a subtle turn helps balance out asymmetry, creates more dimension, and draws attention to your best features.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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