as in beneficial
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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
Adjective
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This change is beneficial when helpful gut bacteria are depleted.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025 -
The New York native, who shares son Walker Nathaniel with ex-husband Taye Diggs, said that Frozen 3 would be financially beneficial.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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This confirmed that neutralizing the protein could help turn off the overactive immune response.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
19 Mar. 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
Verb
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His Canadian ploy was not salutary or deliberate, and the justifications that were marshaled in its defense made no sense either for him or for the United States.—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Syria, ramping up support to U.S. allies on the ground would have a similarly salutary effect on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s diplomatic initiatives.—
Linda S. Robinson,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Dec. 2015
Adjective
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Leaders who intend to be helpful may instead create dependency and hesitation.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This unique blend ensures that communities not only receive factual, helpful insights but also remain captivated by dynamic and compelling storytelling.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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