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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
Rubio has to balance his boss’ demands with attempting to maintain good relations with countries that for the most part are loyal allies to the U.S., starting with Panama.
With the Dodgers planning to use a six-man rotation, their ability to regularly shuffle bullpen arms on and off the roster will be important to balance the overall workload.
With the game in the balance, he also bowled the penultimate over when 25 runs were needed from 12 balls.
Yes, Reubens’ life/work balance evaporates when he starts working on his TV show, but is his being swallowed by his alter ego also a form of self-loathing?
Lund said he thinks one aim of Trump’s statements might be “keeping other people off balance,” including political adversaries in California.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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