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
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
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Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to rail benefits, the sales tax would provide $5M-$6M annually with no offsetting expenses.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One review found that saffron treatment was beneficial for sleep duration and quality.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, eating with your hands is hygienic (after having washed your hands, of course) and beneficial to your senses and digestion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Real-world data on effectiveness for the new COVID vaccine are still limited, but researchers can make some predictions based on neutralizing antibody levels, known as titers, which indicate the strength of the immune system’s protective response to the virus the vaccines are based on.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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His box score read two assisted tackles, one solo tackle, three quarterback hits and one sack, as his former team did a great job of neutralizing him.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Strowman is correcting the historical record from afar, Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed are set for a final confrontation before Crown Jewel.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The concealer, which is our favorite hack for dark circles, comes in 24 shades, including color-correcting options like green and pink.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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.—
Claire Gillespie,
Health.com,
23 June 2020
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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
Adjective
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And yet, the Spanish giants’ epic trip to the Kazakh capital is a salutary reminder that European football can, occasionally, still feel like a journey into the unknown.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps there’s something salutary about being thrown off-balance, the novel suggests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Turner is experienced, and a change could be helpful just for the sake of change.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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