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balance
noun as in equilibrium
Strong matches
antithesis, correspondence, counterbalance, equivalence, evenness, hang, parity, proportion, stasis, symmetry
Weak match
noun as in composure
Strongest match
Strong matches
equanimity, poise, self-control, self-possession, steadfastness
noun as in money remaining in account
verb as in make equal; cause to have equilibrium
Strong matches
accord, attune, cancel, collate, compensate, correspond, counteract, counterbalance, equalize, equate, even, level, match, neutralize, nullify, oppose, parallel, poise, redeem, set, square, steady, tie
Weak matches
verb as in compare
Example Sentences
Hunt’s intermodal business—the combined truck-rail business that provides nearly half of its overall revenue—increased 12% due to improved network balance and efficiency.
Successive governments have borrowed dollars or printed money rather than cutting spending to balance the books and narrow budget gaps.
The Fed made its first interest rate cut this year in September as the key employment market weakened, but officials are proceeding cautiously as they balance risks to inflation as well.
It also can take time to figure out how to balance your hours with the rest of your new life.
Consumers continued to make more purchases on credit cards, but they are also carrying bigger balances month-to-month, a sign they are stretching further to spend.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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