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
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 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
  1. beneficial
  2. offsetting
  3. counteractive
  4. neutralizing
  5. antidotal
  6. correcting
  7. salutary
  8. helpful
Adjective
  • At the end of the day, there are times when taking a more utilitarian approach and leaving utilities exposed is actually more beneficial to the overall design of your outdoor space than attempting to conceal them.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • Nevertheless, a correct diagnosis of mild autism can be beneficial.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of beneficial
Verb
  • Industrial and real estate investment plunged in the first half of the year, indicating that such longtime pillars of the Chinese economy are becoming less reliable in offsetting slow consumption.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • One recent study estimated that offsetting the carbon contained in the fossil fuel reserves of the world’s largest oil, gas, and coal companies through tree planting alone would require an area roughly the size of North and Central America combined.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 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
  • Conceding only one goal in seven matches, their whole-team pressing and tight-marking strategy has suffocated opponents, notably neutralizing Kylian Mbappe in their 2-0 semi-final win over France.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 17 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
  • Both magnesium and vitamin D supplements are most helpful when correcting a deficiency.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026
  • Long before ambient documentation arrived, patients were already reconciling medication lists, catching referral failures, correcting demographic mistakes, and trying to make sense of conflicting recommendations from different specialists.
    — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 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
  • After the earthquakes hit, Núñez tried to contact authorities – only to receive no helpful information.
    — Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • As a tool, AI can be extremely helpful to link data points and streamline trip-planning, said Cory Schisler, the co-owner of The Madrona Hotel in Sonoma County and a strategic advisor at Journey, a loyalty program for independent hotels.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of helpful

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