Is in a state of equilibrium (8)

I believe the answer is:

balances

(Other definitions for balances that I've seen before include "Maintains equilibrium like tightrope walker" , "Is poised; sums in account" , "Scientific instruments" , "Keeps in equilibrium, like credits and debits" , "Equalises, offsets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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