Synonyms of counterbalancing

counterbalancing 1 of 2

adjective

as in beneficial

Related Words

• beneficial
• counteractive
• antidotal
• salutary
• helpful
• therapeutic
• wholesome
• reparative
• curative
• restorative
• medicinal
• rectifying
• corrective
• amendatory
• remedial
• reformatory
• reformative
• remedying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsetting
• neutralizing
• correcting
• counteracting
• outweighing
• relieving
• compensating (for)
• canceling (out)
• making up (for)
• annulling
• counterpoising
• remedying
• nullifying
• invalidating
• redeeming
• negativing
• negating
• redressing
• overruling
• neutering
• overriding
• outbalancing
• atoning (for)

Example Sentences

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

But on the back of the hot economy, the on-the-ground reality is rents in New York have grown significantly since the pandemic, more than counterbalancing the 2022-2023 increases in interest rates and thus mortgage payments. — Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The best accessories to oyster eating are those that amplify the bivalve’s puckery, oceanic qualities rather than counterbalancing them. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 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