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a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts
There is an imbalance between his work life and family life.
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Recent Examples of imbalance
The imbalance goes far beyond a single category.
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Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
If most of your money sits in one sector, though, address that imbalance first.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
This imbalance, dyscrasia, is what produces illness.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The result is a stunning fiscal imbalance.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
If most of your money sits in one sector, though, address that imbalance first.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
This imbalance, dyscrasia, is what produces illness.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The result is a stunning fiscal imbalance.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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Advertisement Over time, economic indicators turned negative with costs, inequality, and youth unemployment all soaring.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The tax rule had been in place almost continuously since 1982, when leftist President François Mitterrand imposed it to tackle wealth inequality.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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These scenarios produce different outcomes, and residents deserve to see those differences before decisions are locked in.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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One notable difference from the earlier meeting was the job Fullerton did against Cal Poly’s Peter Bandelj.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, annual compensation for investment bank CEOs is valued at roughly $30 million to $40 million annually.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.—
Joshua Shanes,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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