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adjective

ˈba-lən(t)st How to pronounce balanced (audio)
Definition of balancednext
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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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2
as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious

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verb

past tense of balance
1
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 hesitated
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
Adjective
Regular use of a gentle, balanced cleaner will restore clarity to the surface and allow your floors’ natural beauty to shine through. — Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026 It’s complemented by a chassis that’s I-beam stiff, perfectly balanced, and enhanced by a suite of active systems to keep the driver firmly in control. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
The youthfulness behind the order was balanced by his commitment to fitness and his role as a professional hockey player that kept him from devouring it all. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026 However, Boise’s overall health score was balanced by low levels of smokers, outstanding sleep schedules and a low crime rate, according to Lupo. — Hali Smith july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balanced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced
  1. stable
  2. symmetrical
  3. equated
  4. hesitated
  5. paid
  6. lucid
  7. harmonic
  8. adjusted
Adjective
  • That has left oil supplies being released in intermittent waves, rather than returning to the stable, steady flow seen in the past.
    — , CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike many other regions, Australian largetooth sawfish appear to have maintained relatively stable genetic diversity since at least the 1960s.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stable
Adjective
  • The humanoid uses only two actuator types across its body, while its arms and legs feature a symmetrical design that simplifies control, modeling, and training.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • During solar minimum, when the sun has few or no sunspots, the corona tends to look more uniform and more symmetrical.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Verb
  • Living by a maxim that equated failure with opportunity, Brees exhibited a knack for turning tribulation into triumph.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • People like to knock Nolan’s screenwriting, which is often equated with dialogue.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of equated
Verb
  • When Kimmel hesitated when guessing Spaghetti & Meatball, Affleck and Ding called upon Ding’s trivia partner Stephen Morrison, who opted not to answer.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • Natalia, again fearing a trap, hesitated to disembark—until the dawn light revealed the smiling face of the rotund Diego Rivera, flanked by Mexican Trotskyists and government officials.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 July 2026
Definition of hesitated
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  • During that time, farmers and ranchers were paid around $180 per acre-foot of water conserved.
    — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His suit claims that he has not yet been paid for his work on Bully or Vultures 2, and that West and his label, YZY, have failed to include him in the albums’ production credits on streaming services.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of paid
Adjective
  • Zuckerman said Monday’s cross-examination helped the defense by supplying testimony that Clancy could appear lucid at some moments while experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms at others.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The South London rapper-producer’s first album for Surf Gang is lucid, soulful, and expertly curated.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lucid
Adjective
  • Each line of counterpoint, each aching harmonic turn, felt like a direct transmission from some higher dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • To protect harmless bugs, pets, and children, the drone analyzes the unique sonar signatures, such as wingbeat frequencies and harmonic structures.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of harmonic
Verb
  • Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, totaled 18 cents per share.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • My trusty spreadsheet found another slice of improving economics across the Golden State by eyeballing the number of jobless workers in June, data not adjusted for seasonal swings.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
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