How to Use balance out in a Sentence

balance out

verb
  • That metric of who’s in the right is balanced out around facts and emotion.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In this case, we were given a bunch of bricks and asked to balance out the spinner.
    — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The meal also comes with hash browns and a small soft drink designed to balance out the heat.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Tangy sour cream balances out the sweetness of the raspberries in this cake.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • They more or less balance out, by the way, the pluses and minuses.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The state must pass a balanced budget, and any changes risk throwing that balance out of whack.
    — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Focus on rich reds, pinks, and oranges, balanced out with some yellow.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • This pair from Quince has a sleek silhouette to balance out the shape of the relaxed jeans.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Scoops of this cool and creamy side will balance out any Memorial Day menu.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Here, these accent pieces are paired with a more modern sideboard, balancing out the old with the new.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Bright and slightly bitter fresh grapefruit slices balance out the buttery and sweet cake.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Creamy goat cheese and sweet, fresh strawberries balance out the heat from the jalapeños in this crostini recipe.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The right footwear should balance out the silhouette of your shorts, all while setting the tone for the rest of the outfit.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Try a pair of trendy bug-eyed sunglasses to balance out your gigantic grocery tote.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Oversized art can also help balance out the proportions of a small entry.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
  • While he was sidelined, Ivey was focused on rebuilding strength to balance out his legs.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • As with most music videos, there were a few funny moments to balance out the song’s intensity.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The shoes are balanced by a hefty platform on the front of the foot, underneath the toe box, that balances out the ultra-tall heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • The height of the shoes instantly adds style and brings a vertical element to balance out all the volume.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Pizza is already savory, so balance out all that salt with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or spoonfuls of fig jam.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Stewart also includes one half-teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of sugar to balance out the flavors.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
  • Wroe also suggests finding a way to add protein to balance out the carbohydrates.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The floral lavender flavor is balanced out by the sweetness of the honey and saltiness of the cake’s graham cracker crust.
    — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • To style a short suit for a more casual setting, balance out the formality with a T-shirt and sneakers.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • The stretchy smocked top balances out the flowy maxi skirt, creating a look that feels polished without sacrificing comfort.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
  • There is a genre of content on social media where people sit in front of a camera and read their credit card balances out loud—and not from one card, but all of them.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 May 2026
  • For recipes that call for the mild sweetness of a cheese like Gorgonzola Dolce, adding a touch of honey can help balance out a stronger cheese.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Willett agreed that the severity of winters generally balances out across decades.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026

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