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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
Sam Sifton, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Although lower prices could eventually benefit local buyers, the road to a more balanced market remains uncertain.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Its products are built to serve without drawing too much attention, creating a space that feels measured, balanced, and personal.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Cam McCarthy led a balanced attack with four goals and an assist as St. John’s Prep (14-1) defeated St. John’s Shrewsbury 18-3 in the Catholic Conference.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
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Adjective
Goin starts with gold and makes it into something more precious: say, as just one example, a salad of delicate, impossibly sweet lettuces paired with slices of firm, ripe avocado, moons of blood orange, new sugar snap peas and a light, fragrant, perfectly balanced basil-buttermilk dressing.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Although lower prices could eventually benefit local buyers, the road to a more balanced market remains uncertain.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Its products are built to serve without drawing too much attention, creating a space that feels measured, balanced, and personal.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Cam McCarthy led a balanced attack with four goals and an assist as St. John’s Prep (14-1) defeated St. John’s Shrewsbury 18-3 in the Catholic Conference.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
Adjective
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Having stabilized their bank balances and secured pay rises, consumers are now spending in anticipation of a more stable interest rate and price environment, according to the economist.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The component loadout is good for the price, with 16GB of RAM making multi-tasking smooth and stable.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Childhood is equated with whimsy, imagination, and originality.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without him in the lineup, the Knicks offense has faltered a little bit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, New York has faltered a little without their star on the floor.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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And a lot of money was paid for him too.—
Talk of the Devils,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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There is a $250 fee paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Quickly, however, through lucid details and retellings from T.S.O.L. singer Jack Grisham and the Nest’s owner Jerry Roach, things get sweaty, wild, and loud — setting the frenetic tone for the rest of the book.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Another showed that people could reduce nightmares by essentially taking control of them in a lucid dream state.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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The risk of the copy-paste method Many clinics still rely on standardized designs — sharp frontal lines, symmetrical arcs, dense temples.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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That’s symmetrical, at least, unlike the iPhone 17 Pro Max, for instance, which has six holes on one side and four on the other.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For those who have hesitated due to financial concerns, now may be the right time to take the leap.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who once hesitated are now making technology adoption a top priority, knowing that companies failing to adapt will struggle to stay competitive.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balanced. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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