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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
STRONGEST
stability
STRONG
equanimity poise self-control self-possession steadfastness
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation discomposure
WEAK
disproportion imbalance instability noncomposure
NOUN
money remaining in account
Synonyms
STRONGEST
difference profit surplus
STRONG
dividend excess remainder residue rest
Antonyms
STRONG
base core
WEAK
disproportion imbalance instability noncomposure
VERB
make equal; cause to have equilibrium
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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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Because you have to balance the part where we’re going to get to the truth with how we’re going to reconcile.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

You have beaten that rather rough and, frankly, outdated calculator to determine your Roth/traditional IRA balance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Stronger future growth prompts more investment and less saving, which must be brought into balance via a higher neutral rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For a heavy passenger plane to take-off it requires a balance of several forces, including gravity, lift, thrust and drag.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The branch I’m gripping for balance rustles and creaks.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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