counterweight

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌwāt How to pronounce counterweight (audio)
Definition of counterweightnext
as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective hard work can often be a counterweight to modest intelligence

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Recent Examples of counterweight Kremer, for his part, is the former president of the Missouri Farmers Union — the state chapter of the National Farmers Union, which is a small but mighty counterweight to the Big Ag lobby groups like NPPC. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026 Adding the right No 6 could help establish an effective counterweight for what is already looking like one of the most dangerous attacks in the Premier League. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 As Altman absorbs the public’s fears and frustrations over AI, the company has recently sought to elevate Brockman’s profile as a counterweight. — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Back to the turntable portion, an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge is pre-mounted to a carbon fiber tonearm with an adjustable counterweight. — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterweight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterweight
  1. offset
  2. counter
  3. balance
  4. counterbalance
  5. corrective
Noun
  • That offset shrinks to only 38mm when installing a 280mm radiator kit.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Using an offset spatula, spread meringue evenly over blondie, covering from edge to edge.
    — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of offset
Noun
  • Chef’s counters, bar seating with full menus and single-seat tasting experiences could become more prominent as restaurants explore ways to meet demand for experiential dining.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Baritone Peter Mattei stars as Lincoln, and, in a bit of gender-switching, soprano Christine Goerke is the Reverend and counter-tenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is Miss Elise Traynor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • Future retirees should consider everything from income, expenses and retirement-account balances to Social Security, health insurance and tax costs, at 65 and 67.
    — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The goal is not to abandon one home for another, but to explore whether a balance between two industry bases is possible.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • The counterbalance is both Eaton and GE Vernova stand to benefit from the electric grid overhaul that needs to happen, irrespective of AI.
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of counterbalance
Noun
  • The need for correctives is extensive, and the work is well under way.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • State Board of Education member Brandon Hall, a pastor from Weatherford who voted for the mandate, framed the changes as a corrective.
    — Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Definition of corrective

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“Counterweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterweight. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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