counterbalancing 1 of 2

adjective

as in beneficial

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counterbalancing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of counterbalance
as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch

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Recent Examples of counterbalancing
Adjective
Boston Dynamics' Handle is an all-electric robot featuring a leg-wheel hybrid mobility system, a manipulator arm with a vacuum gripper, and a counterbalancing tail. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2020
Verb
And counterbalancing its environmental footprint, Boatyard Distillery operates a carbon neutral facility. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Given the disparity in economic resources between Iran on one side of the Persian Gulf, and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar on the other side, a counterbalancing bloc would hold the stronger hand over time. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026 This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people. — Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 And then the relationship with Andi is so counterbalancing in a really delightful way. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Meta is counterbalancing infrastructure expansions with head count reductions. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 Running this way required Emily to adjust her stride constantly, counterbalancing Justin’s movements while maintaining her own footing. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalancing
  1. beneficial
  2. offsetting
  3. counteractive
  4. neutralizing
  5. antidotal
  6. correcting
  7. salutary
  8. helpful
Adjective
  • For the Lower 48 states, this is an example of a potentially beneficial El Niño influence.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Companion planting with flowering plants, like yarrow, zinnias, and sunflowers, attracts beneficial insects that naturally control pests.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Verb
  • Still, Riyadh should get a windfall from higher oil prices offsetting lower export volumes, the IMF said.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Studies have concluded that even as for-profit hospices have expanded, the industry has saved Medicare money by offsetting other expensive care.
    — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of offsetting
Adjective
  • Advertisers were eager to spend on sports, tentpole events on broadcast TV, and, in a counteractive maneuver, NBCUniversal’s Bravo.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of counteractive
Verb
  • After neutralizing Tozawa, Breakker hit another super spear on Otis with Maxxine looking on from the top rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Its odor-neutralizing technology helps guard against any harmful or unpleasant smells from the vacuum, keeping your home fresher.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of neutralizing
Adjective
  • But methanol is more lethal, say the article authors, and methanol poisoning often requires antidotal therapy as well as supporting therapy and critical care.
    — Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 23 June 2020
  • Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone.
    — Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2019
Definition of antidotal
Verb
  • Sentry’s team helps pinpoint answers to these concerns, such as assisting hospitality companies in identifying and correcting likely sources of slip-and-fall incidents.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The county executive’s chartered responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of correcting
Adjective
  • Duchamp’s habitual skepticism had the salutary effect of returning us to first principles.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
  • The most salutary was America’s Field Trip, a competition of a familiar kind, in which students between third and twelfth grade from across the states and territories submit drawings, prose, and essays.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of salutary
Adjective
  • Sometimes layovers can be in different countries than your destination, or your flight could get rerouted for some reason, so having your back covered for every country is helpful.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That helpful wildfire visualization enhancement comes from a script written in JavaScript by remote sensing expert Pierre Markuse.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of helpful

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