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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalancing
  1. beneficial
  2. offsetting
  3. counteractive
  4. neutralizing
  5. antidotal
  6. correcting
  7. salutary
  8. helpful
Adjective
  • More broadly, the decoupling could be beneficial for the Nasdaq-100, with Apple potentially serving as a safety trade amid growing AI volatility.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • And the controversy, the Collins insider says, may turn out to be perversely beneficial.
    — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Verb
  • Albesa said this was bolstered by fragrance and fashion, as well as makeup, more than offsetting a demanding on-year comparable.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Hydrogen produced along the way could generate electricity in a fuel cell or be sold, potentially offsetting some of that demand.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 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
  • Antioxidants support health by neutralizing unstable molecules called free radicals that are produced in cells.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That straining to comprehend the irrational fog of human emotions is the show’s explicit subject only clarifies the problem rather than neutralizing it.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Oct. 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
  • If a suspicious sample directly reduces a model’s reward, the model could learn to hide its behavior instead of correcting it.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Bridgewater woman started working at the Quincy RMV in 2019 and was in charge of transactions that included issuing duplicate titles, changing ownership, amending and correcting titles, and adding liens.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of correcting
Adjective
  • But the chemical composition of Shingrix might explain its salutary effects on dementia and heart disease, if borne out by randomized clinical trials designed to generate stronger evidence of cause and effect.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Just being in a room with her family was salutary; the kids could read to her instead of the other way around.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of salutary
Adjective
  • Something could come together quietly through a helpful conversation, a small favor, or someone giving you useful information without much fanfare.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Seeing how much joy the program brings Leah and Kris, the always helpful Maren offers to help finish the project.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of helpful

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