as in inequality
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
Nature doesn’t like imbalances.
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Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
In fact, some research has shown that consistently using one side of your mouth to eat can strengthen and grow those muscles, potentially leading to subtle imbalances in the lower half of your face.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
Less muscle mass and an imbalance between the front and backs of the thighs could put the knee ligaments at greater risk.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Free radicals are linked to cellular damage and oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
In fact, some research has shown that consistently using one side of your mouth to eat can strengthen and grow those muscles, potentially leading to subtle imbalances in the lower half of your face.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
Less muscle mass and an imbalance between the front and backs of the thighs could put the knee ligaments at greater risk.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Free radicals are linked to cellular damage and oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
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But in a country beset by wide economic inequalities, many Panamanians are questioning what citizens have gained from managing the iconic trade route themselves.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel has emerged as a prominent voice to link inequality and broader notions of sustainability.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the truth is, neurological differences really are a superpower.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Upfront costs are also important and can make the difference for whether new power projects can be built, as the East Coast has seen lately.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, Lyon have progressed from their previous 11 semi-finals in this competition, going on to win eight of the resulting finals.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, the lab origin hypothesis largely relies on the proximity of a research lab to the first cases, conjecture, and distrust of the Chinese government, which has not been forthcoming with information on the early days of the health crisis.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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