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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
Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The buttery, flaky crust pairs perfectly with the tender apples, creating a balanced bite.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The bread was perfectly toasted and pressed, the ingredients were balanced and the sandwich itself was nearly the size of my head.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and one touchdown, adding another 53 rushing yards, while running back Kewan Lacy added two rushing scores in a balanced performance the team desperately needed after the previous week’s loss to Georgia.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The buttery, flaky crust pairs perfectly with the tender apples, creating a balanced bite.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Olivia Culpo, wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and mother of their 4-month-old daughter Colette, balanced a comfy and stylish game day ‘fit with pumping gear, and, by her own admission, a wild hangover while watching her husband’s team triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The bread was perfectly toasted and pressed, the ingredients were balanced and the sandwich itself was nearly the size of my head.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Tyler sustained third-degree burns on his arm, but remains in stable condition, according to the news station.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Higginbotham still managed to be one of the most effective commentators in the Apple TV stable.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Defense Priorities scholars argue that the cartels are being falsely equated with terrorist groups like Al Qaeda, and warn of mission creep without clear objectives or legal justification.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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But another line of thinking argues that correlation should not be equated with causation.—
David W. Lawson,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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More than 70% of the investment committed in 2023 came from international public finance; however, progress in programs such as the World Bank’s landmark Mission300, established that year, has faltered.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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When her movie career as an adult faltered, Lockhart shifted to television, appearing in live drama from New York and game and talk shows.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farm Bank invested heavily in advertising online and made sure each new player knew they would get paid for bringing in still more players.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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At casinos, taxes are paid to the state on winnings over $1,199.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This mosaic can lead to experiences such as hypnagogia, lucid dreaming and sleep disorders.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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How much the reader should sympathize with Lisa—whether the character whom Harwicz has created is more aptly seen as a wronged person lashing out or as a more lucid villain—also feels unresolved.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Angle your face None of us are perfectly symmetrical.—
Christine Buzan,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gamers, streamers and remote workers often require higher speeds and symmetrical performance.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pressure rhythm was adjusted to an uneven triangle pattern to better match the freezing process.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to my College Football Playoff projections, which will be published weekly through the end of the season, updated and adjusted after each Saturday’s results.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wasefi hesitated, then started to play.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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People hesitated, unsure of how to play with something new without looking foolish.—
Cas Holman,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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