counterbalancing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of counterbalancingnext
as in beneficial

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counterbalancing

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verb

present participle of counterbalance
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 Synonyms for counterbalancing
  1. beneficial
  2. neutralizing
  3. antidotal
  4. correcting
  5. salutary
  6. helpful
Adjective
  • Budesonide: This corticosteroid may be beneficial when taken alongside Urso.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of beneficial
Verb
  • The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has designed this tiny, robotic hand that could capture a virus, neutralizing its threat.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
  • In the private sector, companies like Anduril are preparing to scale up production following the Defense Department's focus on drone-neutralizing technologies in its latest Replicator initiative.
    Emily Hamilton, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of neutralizing
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
Definition of antidotal
Verb
  • When Nolan asked if Paul Mescal will star in the film, Scott initially said yes before correcting himself that Mescal’s schedule may prevent them from reuniting.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Walsh said credit is also due for correcting those systems.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of correcting
Adjective
  • This is often celebrated as another salutary effect of creating jobs for people’s spouses.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • To that end, the ever-gracious Greene always made a point of connecting people, but more in a salutary way than a pushy way.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of salutary
Adjective
  • Government shutdowns have proven to be ineffective ways to reform spending, but deals crafted around the debt limit have in the past proven helpful.
    The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While these tips are helpful guidelines, everyone’s skin is different.
    Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of helpful
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