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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
IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2020
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
Adjective
Boston Dynamics' Handle is an all-electric robot featuring a leg-wheel hybrid mobility system, a manipulator arm with a vacuum gripper, and a counterbalancing tail.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2020
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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Cod has less sodium and more omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial to your heart, eyes, and brain.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nasturtiums draw beneficial insects that devour aphids, whiteflies, and other harmful pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Strong support across heavily Hispanic counties in South Texas helped propel Talarico past Crockett, offsetting her large margins in Houston and Dallas.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the reserve remains and has been tapped for various reasons over time, from offsetting the impact of hurricanes and ship-channel closings to raising money for deficit reduction.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 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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Purdue had done a better job neutralizing the Bruins’ dynamic point guard than UCLA’s previous two opponents, having held him to only two points in 10 minutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Spurs deployed myriad defensive coverages against Cade Cunningham in the two matchups, and their objective of neutralizing him was clear.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 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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In theory, correcting low B12 levels could improve energy and help people maintain lifestyle changes that support weight loss.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her job at the magazine involved correcting writers’ grammar and prose before publication, a role to which Chandler took offense.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 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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But Amodei wanted Claude to be helpful at the most sensitive level.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, experts explain how soaking anemone and ranunculus corms can significantly improve your gardening results and share helpful tips on how to do it, along with troubleshooting advice.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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