counterpoising

present participle of counterpoise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpoising
Verb
  • An extraordinary amount of fast-shifting, offsetting action occurring.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The exaggerated bow emphasized volume across the vamp, offsetting the slightly curved of the heel.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The concealer, which is our favorite hack for dark circles, comes in 24 shades, including color-correcting options like green and pink.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • By correcting those practices, there would be plenty of money to fairly pay staff, the union has asserted.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His box score read two assisted tackles, one solo tackle, three quarterback hits and one sack, as his former team did a great job of neutralizing him.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Counterpoising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpoising. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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