balancing

ADJECTIVE

compensating

Synonyms

STRONG

adjusting atoning balanced reimbursing repaying settling

WEAK

compensatory

ADJECTIVE

standardizing

Synonyms

STRONG

controlling determining directing normalizing regularizing regulating shifting

WEAK

directive regulative

NOUN

acrobatics

Synonyms

STRONG

feats gymnastics somersaults stunts tumbling

NOUN

adjustment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alteration arrangement improvement modification readjustment regulation

STRONG

acclimation acclimatization conformance fitting fixing mending ordering organization orientation redress regulating setting shaping standardization turning

WEAK

correcting organizing repairing

NOUN

audit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis check examination investigation review scrutiny survey verification

STRONG

checking report view

NOUN

comparison

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogy connection contrast correlation example identification juxtaposition observation ratio relation resemblance similarity testing

STRONG

allegory association collation comparability discrimination estimation exemplification illustration likeness likening measuring metaphor opposition segregation separation weighing

WEAK

analogizing analyzing bringing together collating distinguishing dividing paralleling relating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference disconnection dissimilarity unlikeness

NOUN

redress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amends atonement indemnity rectification remedy reparation reprisal restitution retribution

STRONG

aid amendment assistance change conciliation correction cure ease justice offsetting payment quittance recompense reformation rehabilitation relief remission remodeling renewal repair requital return revision reward reworking satisfaction vengeance

WEAK

reestablishment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

penalty sympathy

STRONG

damage destruction hindrance hurt injury worsening

NOUN

weighing

Synonyms

STRONG

consideration deciding deliberation evaluating judging measuring reflection

WEAK

thinking over

Example Sentences

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A big story heading into the weekend was the rise of Alison Lee, who held the lead after Friday and is balancing motherhood with her chase for her first major championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“The palate is both concentrated and energetic, balancing richness with precision and tension.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Having just passed the first anniversary of one of my life’s most excruciating moments, I’ve been feeling the impossibility in that balancing act myself lately.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Singapore's economy grew six percent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war, the government said Monday.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Mr. Feeney rose from the chair as if he were balancing a big sack of something heavy on his shoulders.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

balancing

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