counterbalancing 1 of 2

counterbalancing

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verb

present participle of counterbalance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalancing
Adjective
  • Guidelines that distinguish between AI as a learning tool and AI as a substitute for learning are beneficial to both teachers and students.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.
    Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 June 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
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
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
  • 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
  • Anxiety can hinder so much of everyday life, but there are many helpful and safe ways to cope.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 June 2025
  • Research shows that legumes also provide various helpful compounds, such as peptides, polyphenols, and saponins.10 These compounds are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 June 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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