counterweight

noun

coun·ter·weight ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌwāt

Synonyms of counterweight next

: an equivalent weight or force : counterbalance

counterweight transitive verb

Examples of counterweight in a Sentence

The crane has a heavy counterweight on the back. hard work can often be a counterweight to modest intelligence

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Zoom in: From the start, BRICS was devised as a counterweight to the West's geopolitical and economic clout, which was embodied particularly through forums like the G7, and later the G8. —

Ivana Saric, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 But the counterweight to Smith's prosecution has already been written — by the Supreme Court. —

Mike Allen, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024 And Jetter’s infectious personality seemed like the perfect counterweight. —

Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2024 The deepening defense relationship is part of the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy that seeks a counterweight to rising Chinese aggression by strengthening relationships with like-minded countries. —

Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for counterweight