re·bal·ance
(ˌ)rē-ˈba-lən(t)s 
rebalanced; rebalancing; rebalances
1
transitive
: to restore balance to or adjust the balance of (something) : to balance (something) again
… presents a detailed diet plan to rebalance the hormone systems and speed up metabolism.—
Publishers Weekly
Publishers WeeklyBritish historians have published many books in recent years that seek to rebalance our view of World War II to give just prominence to the Eastern Front.—Max Hastings
Max Hastings2
intransitive
: to become balanced again
But Kuwait's oil minister, Issam Almarzooq told Bloomberg Sunday, that the production cuts could end before 2019 if the oil market rebalances.—Gillian Rich
Gillian Rich3
transitive + intransitive
: to buy and sell assets of (an investment portfolio) in order to regain a desired allocation of those assets
Managers rebalance their portfolios to stay true to their pre-determined mix.—Vanessa O'Connell
Vanessa O'ConnellThe stock portion of your investments has probably done very well. But have you rebalanced recently so you're not too stock heavy?—Wes Moss
Wes Moss
: an act or instance of rebalancing
a rebalance of power
a rebalance of a stock portfolio
… will do whatever is necessary to force a rebalance in trade relations.—Damian Paletta
Damian PalettaExamples of rebalance in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMaya Gandara, StyleCaster, 27 June 2024
The goal of these skincare products is to prevent an imbalance of the microbiome, or to rebalance a microbiome that has been thrown off kilter thanks to something internal, like a course of antibiotics or harsh, topical acne treatments.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
Sami Sparber, Axios, 3 Aug. 2024
The allure of pandemic boomtowns is either fading fast, or simply a rebalance of sorts.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 June 2024
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Verb
Lotus mineral complex, a combination of blue lotus and white Indian lotus, rebalances the scalp and reduces the effects of stress on the delicate area.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 27 June 2024
The goal of these skincare products is to prevent an imbalance of the microbiome, or to rebalance a microbiome that has been thrown off kilter thanks to something internal, like a course of antibiotics or harsh, topical acne treatments.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
Noun
What's next: If mortgage rates drop closer to 5%, homeowners will start to list their homes and D.C.'s market could start to rebalance, Suranna says.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 3 Aug. 2024
The allure of pandemic boomtowns is either fading fast, or simply a rebalance of sorts.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 June 2024
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“Rebalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebalance. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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