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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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
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
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Business card users will also see $3,500 in annual benefits, including new hotel credits and offsets for purchases at Dell Technologies and Adobe.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Control their spread by digging up and removing any bulb offsets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because nothing neutralizes a high-stakes meeting like a foot soak.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The acid also neutralizes the baking soda and helps to eliminate its metallic flavor.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Escapement is measured by one of eight fish counters, including the Naknek River system counter, which Travis Elison of Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game, manages.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead, attractive, wholesome-looking young women stood behind the glowing counters, smiling and offering to serve.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … TRUTH COMES OUT – MSNBC corrects contractor's false claim that Israeli forces killed Gaza boy during aid distribution.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When faced with a significant initial error of 50%, the new method corrects itself within just 5 seconds, while conventional approaches require over 100 seconds—a 20-fold improvement in recovery speed, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Savers still saw a 1% gain in balances from the first quarter a year ago, according to Fidelity Investment data.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In light of this, Robinhood has begun to introduce products beyond mere trading—such as retirement accounts, high-yield cash balances, and wealth management tools—to retain users as their financial positions improve.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These are not radical demands, but overdue correctives necessary for restoring public trust in higher education.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In experiments, subjects reject fair bets—like a coin flip for $100 gain or loss—unless the upside outweighs the downside substantially.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Counterbalances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalances. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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