as in offsetting
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
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
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As a practical matter, California making this move will only further inflame the gerrymandering problem, encouraging a further spiral of gerrymandering offsetting Democratic gains in other states.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Aleks says the distillery achieves its certification because Mendel and Gorovka are based on peas, which are carbon-negative, offsetting the carbon production of other spirits—3BR also makes gin, whiskey, sochu and other spirits and liqueurs.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cash from each subsidiary was then redirected to the most beneficial investment within the holding company.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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While controversial, Mayer generally feels positive about the technology and believes this innovation can be beneficial to both the brand and consumer.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All of the Malin + Goetz scents contain odor-neutralizing enzymes that provide gentle, long-lasting moisture control and whole-body odor protection without disrupting the body's natural perspiration.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Apart from one shocking death (when Tranter switches from neutralizing bombs up close to eliminating threats with his long-range rifle), the action is entertaining enough in the moment, but not especially memorable.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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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Guards also help fine-tune the software by reviewing alerts during quiet overnight hours, correcting mistakes and labeling edge cases.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just this past offseason Miami put an emphasis on fortifying the trenches, correcting a past wrong, adding players with size and girth on the offensive and defensive line via the NFL Draft.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
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Perhaps there’s something salutary about being thrown off-balance, the novel suggests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Yet Xi probably sees such suffering among the high command as having a salutary effect.—
JONATHAN A. CZIN,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This can be helpful for people who have back and knee pain.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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