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 WebRyan Hogg, Fortune, 8 July 2024
That chimes with the shift in equity-market sentiment, where uncertainty before Sunday’s vote has derailed the bull case for Europe, pushing investors to trim exposure and rebalance their positioning toward US assets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 28 June 2024
Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 June 2024
The Obama administration’s rebalance, despite its flaws, sought to demonstrate to the region that China’s rise did not spell U.S. decline.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2016
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Verb
With their gumption and desire for a job that reflects their values and need for work-life balance, Gen Z might finally rebalance the scales for good.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 8 July 2024
That chimes with the shift in equity-market sentiment, where uncertainty before Sunday’s vote has derailed the bull case for Europe, pushing investors to trim exposure and rebalance their positioning toward US assets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 28 June 2024
Noun
The allure of pandemic boomtowns is either fading fast, or simply a rebalance of sorts.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 June 2024
The Obama administration’s rebalance, despite its flaws, sought to demonstrate to the region that China’s rise did not spell U.S. decline.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2016
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“Rebalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebalance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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