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counterbalancing

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verb

present participle of counterbalance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalancing
Adjective
  • Still, Kurtzer—who has been prescribing testosterone to women for years—hopes research will one day confirm that TRT is as beneficial as some of her patients claim.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
  • There’s little debate that racking up lots of relatively easy aerobic exercise is good for your health, but the question is whether Zone 2 is uniquely beneficial compared to slightly easier or harder workouts.
    Alex Hutchinson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Whether Friday’s sharp intraday wobble on some tariff headlines was a sign that these salutary factors are losing their hold on the market is just one crucial question awaiting investors in February.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
  • But melding such salutary principles with capitalism risks their being deleteriously diluted.
    By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Wellness Turns out magnesium isn’t only helpful at night. February 11, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
  • How to eat during every phase of your menstrual cycle A healthy, balanced diet—with plenty of fiber, lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains—is helpful at every stage of the menstrual cycle, and for all facets of general health.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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