counterbalanced

verb

past tense of counterbalance
as in offset
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 counterbalanced Of course, drug development is high risk, with the potential for big returns counterbalanced by the products and companies that flop. — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Gaines assured weepy parents that those feelings are counterbalanced by watching your children thrive. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Yet this is counterbalanced by the $60 billion windfall that American oil producers could earn if prices remain high. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026 Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 Those losses were then counterbalanced by a road victory against Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse and a third straight win over NCAA Tournament shoo-in Saint Mary’s in Idaho Falls. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026 This is counterbalanced by Coach, Colby, and Joe linking up to form the Super Tough, Very Muscular, All Integrity, No Lying Man Squad, No Girlz Allowed. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 The researchers counterbalanced the Casimir effect with a force generated by a flux. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026 But that is counterbalanced by some sweeter notes of ripe and dried stone and tropical fruit, along with a bit of vanilla and a hint of maple. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalanced
  1. offset
  2. neutralized
  3. corrected
Verb
  • Longer life offsets costs The researchers also examined whether the additional electronics could be economically justified.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The interior swims in faded blues, mint greens and powdery neutrals with neoclassical moldings, offset by black lacquer, frosted glass, mosaics and polished metal.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of offset
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  • The air force said that five missiles and 155 drones were destroyed or neutralized, with impacts reported across 18 locations.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Besides her 12 kills and 23 digs, Steger provided steady service pressure that neutralized opponents’ offenses.
    — David Kiefer, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutralized
Verb
  • A change for the better After at least four significant communication breakdowns in their defensive backfield against Las Vegas and San Francisco, the Dolphins seemingly corrected those issues the past two weeks.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • At one point during Thursday’s 45-minute open practice/scrimmage situation, KU head coach Bill Self corrected Rosario for passing instead of taking the open 3-pointer.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of corrected

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“Counterbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalanced. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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