counterbalancing 1 of 2

present participle of counterbalance

counterbalancing

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalancing
Adjective
  • Peanut butter, in moderation, is a great source of protein and healthy fats like vitamins B and E, which can be beneficial for your dog’s muscles, skin, coat and eyes.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • Whey protein contains branched-chain amino acids, which are beneficial for muscle growth and recovery.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • This confirmed that neutralizing the protein could help turn off the overactive immune response.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • The chapter’s first section responds to a tendency in Harry Potter studies to interpret the series as if its version of magic portrays a profoundly different and salutary alternative to Muggle technology.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • And yet a more equal world remains a salutary objective.
    Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2023
Adjective
  • Blocking noise is a helpful feature for parents of napping children and night nurses who require restful sleep after their shifts.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Explain why this is a helpful exercise and not just unsanitary and a little awkward.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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