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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Probiotics contain live microorganisms that increase the amount of beneficial microbes in our body, which help fight bad bacteria and keep us healthy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Gut Health Honey contains prebiotics, which are compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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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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
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But melding such salutary principles with capitalism risks their being deleteriously diluted.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hack works for all types of bread but is especially helpful for loaves that don't include preservatives, like homemade and artisanal breads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Having complementary driving styles will inevitably be helpful.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Counterbalancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalancing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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