BALANCING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

balancing

verb

present participle of balance

as in equating

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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disequilibrating

as in hesitating

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 paying

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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repudiating

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Recent Examples of balancing Another important aspect of the work was balancing snap strength against reset time. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Kardashian has been a longtime fan of statement-making shoes, often balancing her figure-hugging clothing choices with bold platform heels. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Arcos has said the district’s biggest challenge is balancing the budget — trying to lower costs without raising taxes or losing programs. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 For him, the trick with the stomach being the setting for a majority of the movie was balancing the claustrophobic feeling of Jay’s plight with breaks from the cramped space. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 Despite having health insurance, her coverage does not fully pay for her care, leaving her with substantial medical bills while balancing motherhood and running her practice. — Tania Francois, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Approved by the University of California in August, the new program seeks to make graduate education more accessible for those who are balancing work or family responsibilities and weighing the cost of school against other financial obligations. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 At McQueen, McGirr stepped into the shoes of Sarah Burton, who spent 26 years at the brand and 13 as creative director, earning plaudits for balancing the brand’s couture ethos with a strong ready-to-wear offer. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 The bottom line Choosing the right accounting software means balancing cost, features, ease of use and room to grow. — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of equating

Verb

But experts have worried that doctors are hesitating to offer treatment without an ironclad diagnosis, which clinicians say can take time and increase risks to the mother.

— Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026
Fertilizer is often bought months ahead of planting, so hesitating in the fall can mean less goes on the ground in the spring.

— Jayash Paudel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hesitating

Verb

AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The organization paying for it may also receive only part of its value, as when a hospital funds a system that benefits patients and insurers.

— Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of paying

Verb

If anything, the rest of his family has a harder time adjusting.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
How consumers respond One of the main worries of central bankers is that businesses and consumers may start permanently adjusting their behaviors to account for high prices.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

There were early indicators that both programs and public engagement were faltering under the board’s new leadership.

— E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
The grandees of Gullen have set their hopes on Claire’s bankrolling their faltering community’s recovery.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of faltering

Verb

Worthy settling in is an encouraging development for the Chiefs, especially with Rice potentially returning as soon as next week.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
By 1968, Mitchell moved to Los Angeles, settling in Laurel Canyon, which was becoming a hub for singer-songwriters including David Crosby, Graham Nash and others.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of settling

Verb

Sessions this year addressed such topics as AI, workforce development, student success, campus safety and ways colleges can adapt to changing technology while meeting students' needs.

— Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Investigators also discovered that Alfozan had used a workplace productivity tool to research company buildings, conference room locations, meeting schedules, and areas frequented by executives.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

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