COUNTERBALANCES Synonyms: 37 Similar Words

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noun

plural of counterbalance

as in offsets

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective charitable giving is usually a good counterbalance to the self-indulgent commercialism of the Christmas season

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counterbalances

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verb

present tense third-person singular of counterbalance

as in neutralizes

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 counterbalances

Verb

That uncertainty and rise in unemployment tends to fuel a near-term dip in demand for goods, which counterbalances the price increases from tariffs. —

David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026 The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025 The book counterbalances the weirdo factor with multiple heartwarming Disney Adult interviews, including one with an amputee who achieved a running goal at a Disney race and another in which a woman reprioritized, choosing a church mission trip instead of financing another Disney World adventure. —

Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalances

Noun

Future removals, offsets, shifting baselines, and technological breakthroughs can keep many strategies plausible at once.

— London Business School, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Our analysis finds that F1 racing could achieve substantial cuts in emissions – but getting all the way to net zero will still require carbon offsets.

— Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026