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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
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Disease risk arises from the intricate, dynamic interplay among many genes and variants, each influencing or counterbalancing the others, and sometimes triggering a cascade of effects.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Disease risk arises from the intricate, dynamic interplay among many genes and variants, each influencing or counterbalancing the others, and sometimes triggering a cascade of effects.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Adjective
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The combination of sports and fashion is therefore expected to have a beneficial ripple effect across different industries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Flowers attract pollinators, many of whom are beneficial insects that deter other pests.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pros recommend offsetting about 10 to 15% of your project budget for unforeseen circumstances.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, elevated pricing differences between a barrel of crude oil and the refined fuels meant the refiners captured more margin, offsetting part of the benefit for airlines.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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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Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Israel Defense Forces conducted approximately 80 brigade-level counterterrorism operations over the past year in the West Bank — known to Israelis as Judea and Samaria — neutralizing hundreds of terrorists and seizing more than 1,300 weapons, according to data released by the military.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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From 2020 to 2023, participation waxed and waned, and the group reexamined their association, experimenting with new models of collectivity, and correcting their unintentional gender bias.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pardon weakens deterrence and signals that federal power, rather than correcting colonial distortions, can just as easily entrench them.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s announcement did have the salutary effect of placing the issue of financial services costs on the front burner, after its having languished for years.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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There have been periods of salutary resistance—Wordsworth remains a fortifying example—but in general the drift has been constant.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That material is tremendously helpful in building quality soil structure, improving water retention in sandy soils and improving drainage in heavy clay soils.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your helpful side shines when systems function properly, so give the relationship a clear container and let kindness fill the space between expectations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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