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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /
NOUN
equilibrium
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity harmony tension
STRONG
antithesis correspondence counterbalance equivalence evenness hang parity proportion stasis symmetry
WEAK
even-steven
Antonyms
STRONG
difference disproportion imbalance inequality unevenness
WEAK
instability noncomposure
NOUN
composure
Synonyms
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stability
STRONG
equanimity poise self-control self-possession steadfastness
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation discomposure
WEAK
disproportion imbalance instability noncomposure
NOUN
money remaining in account
Synonyms
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difference profit surplus
STRONG
dividend excess remainder residue rest
Antonyms
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base core
WEAK
disproportion imbalance instability noncomposure
VERB
make equal; cause to have equilibrium
Synonyms
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adjust harmonize offset readjust stabilize weigh
STRONG
accord attune cancel collate compensate correspond counteract counterbalance equalize equate even level match neutralize nullify oppose parallel poise redeem set square steady tie
WEAK
come out come out even make up for pair off
Antonyms
STRONG
aid approve assist differ disagree forfeit help imbalance lose support
WEAK
disproportion overbalance unbalance
VERB
compare
Synonyms
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assess weigh
STRONG
consider deliberate estimate evaluate
Antonyms
WEAK
disproportion overbalance unbalance
VERB
make equal numerically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjust calculate
STRONG
audit compute count enumerate equate estimate figure settle square tally total
WEAK
sum up
Antonyms
STRONG
disagree estimate guess subtract
WEAK
disproportion overbalance unbalance

Example Sentences

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That A.I. detection is finally catching up is, on balance, a Good Thing.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

“The movement in gold has been supported by a context in which investors are seeking a balance between risk assets and safe-haven instruments,” says Antonio Di Giacomo of XS.com in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A potential failure of a highly-levered trading firm could have tremendous impact on bank balance sheets, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Ministers have repeatedly said they need additional resources from Westminster in order to balance their departmental budgets.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

This balance, perfectly calculated by Korolev’s team, caused the ship to follow a curved path around Earth—an orbit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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