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
India is not only the world's most populous country, but is also a counterweight to China, the main rival of the United States, in military, economic and diplomatic terms.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
To clinch the alpine theme, the counterweight on the seconds hand is shaped like an eagle’s feather.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Even then, the probability of being a counterweight to Google is small.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The slate of divisive Trump loyalists could reshape the country’s image of state executives, who have had some of the most positive approval ratings of any politicians in the country and generally have been seen as sober counterweights to whichever administration is in power.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 26 Jan. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
To clinch the alpine theme, the counterweight on the seconds hand is shaped like an eagle’s feather.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Even then, the probability of being a counterweight to Google is small.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The slate of divisive Trump loyalists could reshape the country’s image of state executives, who have had some of the most positive approval ratings of any politicians in the country and generally have been seen as sober counterweights to whichever administration is in power.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterweight
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But markets are betting that making the 2017 tax cuts permanent as well as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, with only partial revenue offsets, will aggravate the fiscal problems.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Those efforts and the pandemic pause significantly reduced the number of seniors facing offsets.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Blue Stone counters and Thermador appliances trail the space with Sailor Blue cabinetry, too, ahead of an area that seats four by coastline views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Separate each type of flower and greenery into small vases or jars with water, then line them on the counter to create your floral bar.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Understanding and respecting your partner’s preferred method of recharging is essential for emotional balance within the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Executives then built portfolios of projects and identified combinations that would deliver the best balance between return and risk.—
Tim Koller,
Time,
20 May 2025
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But there is an important counterbalance to this blanket intolerance.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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When external factors create pressure, internal purpose becomes the counterbalance that keeps people engaged.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Counterweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterweight. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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