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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
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2020
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
And then the relationship with Andi is so counterbalancing in a really delightful way.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Meta is counterbalancing infrastructure expansions with head count reductions.
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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.
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Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Disease risk arises from the intricate, dynamic interplay among many genes and variants, each influencing or counterbalancing the others, and sometimes triggering a cascade of effects.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Nov. 2025
Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2020
Verb
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.
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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
Disease risk arises from the intricate, dynamic interplay among many genes and variants, each influencing or counterbalancing the others, and sometimes triggering a cascade of effects.
—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Nov. 2025
Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalancing
Adjective
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Human minds would have to ensure that that bounty got distributed in socially beneficial ways.
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Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
Verb
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New equity issuance, though high in dollar terms, is proportional to a much larger market, with buybacks offsetting supply.
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These efforts lower energy bills either by directly reducing a home’s energy use or by offsetting some of that use.
Adjective
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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.
Verb
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
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While the Russian foreign ministry claimed joint responsibility for neutralizing the attack along with the Nigerien armed forces, a contingent of Italian forces and its gendarmerie, known as the Carabinieri, were also present.
Adjective
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But methanol is more lethal, say the article authors, and methanol poisoning often requires antidotal therapy as well as supporting therapy and critical care.
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Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone.
Verb
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For decades, beauty has focused on correcting the visible effects of stress.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
Adjective
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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.
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Fortune recently made similar arguments, noting that those jobs with a human factor or relational aspect are already pulling in above-average salaries, particularly in nursing and teaching: Nurse Dana from The Pitt is a salutary example.
Adjective
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Having a separate room to have this man handle his emotions may be helpful too.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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