Synonyms for
Balancing
Definition
The act of keeping or maintaining balance.
Synonyms & similar words
reconciliation
equilibrise
poise
unbalance
equilibrate
balance
equilibrize
stabilizing
equilibrating
counterbalancing
compensating
adjusting
aligning
leveling
harmonizing
coordinating
matching
evening
symmetrizing
counterpoising
offsetting
counterweighting
counteracting
neutralizing
restoring
resting
settling
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- balancing act
- balancing budget
- balancing the books
- balancing interests
- balancing scales
- balancing energy
- balancing life
Word family
Usage note
The word 'balancing' often implies a delicate act of maintaining stability between opposing forces or elements. It can also refer to the act of accounting or making financial statements equal.
Example sentences
- She was balancing on one foot.
- The tightrope walker was very good at balancing.
- I am having trouble balancing my checkbook.
- You need to balance the scales.
- The gymnast is balancing on the beam.
Quotes
Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management. Balance means making choices and enjoying those choices.
Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.
I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can't truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles.