re·bal·ance
(ˌ)rē-ˈba-lən(t)s 
rebalanced; rebalancing; rebalances
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transitive
: to restore balance to or adjust the balance of (something) : to balance (something) again
… presents a detailed diet plan to rebalance the hormone systems and speed up metabolism.—
Publishers Weekly
Publishers WeeklyBritish historians have published many books in recent years that seek to rebalance our view of World War II to give just prominence to the Eastern Front.—Max Hastings
Max Hastings2
intransitive
: to become balanced again
But Kuwait's oil minister, Issam Almarzooq told Bloomberg Sunday, that the production cuts could end before 2019 if the oil market rebalances.—Gillian Rich
Gillian Rich3
transitive + intransitive
: to buy and sell assets of (an investment portfolio) in order to regain a desired allocation of those assets
Managers rebalance their portfolios to stay true to their pre-determined mix.—Vanessa O'Connell
Vanessa O'ConnellThe stock portion of your investments has probably done very well. But have you rebalanced recently so you're not too stock heavy?—Wes Moss
Wes Moss
: an act or instance of rebalancing
a rebalance of power
a rebalance of a stock portfolio
… will do whatever is necessary to force a rebalance in trade relations.—Damian Paletta
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
As generative AI continues to transform the workplace, jobs are going to evolve, roles are going to shift, and organizations will need to rebalance their workforces for a future where employees and AI work in partnership to augment human intelligence.
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—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Giving consumers the choice to receive deliveries more slowly helps retailers reduce costs, and carriers rebalance deliveries for greater efficiency.
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—Allbusiness, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Toners can help rebalance the skin’s pH, remove leftover impurities after cleansing, and deliver ingredients that hydrate, soothe, or address specific skin issues.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
As generative AI continues to transform the workplace, jobs are going to evolve, roles are going to shift, and organizations will need to rebalance their workforces for a future where employees and AI work in partnership to augment human intelligence.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
The more responsible path is to undertake cautious but constructive engagement, aiming to rebalance trade, ratchet down geopolitical tension, and carve out a working relationship on issues such as technological competition and global health—all while preserving a stable status quo on Taiwan.
—Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Giving consumers the choice to receive deliveries more slowly helps retailers reduce costs, and carriers rebalance deliveries for greater efficiency.
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—Allbusiness, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Rebalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebalance. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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