as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
hard work can often be a counterweight to modest intelligence
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Recent Examples of counterweight
But tax experts and economic analysts do not think Trump’s tariffs would be an adequate counterweight to balance the trillions lost from eliminating income taxes.
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Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
Tensions between India and Canada are a delicate diplomatic matter for the U.S., which is trying to court New Delhi as a key partner and geopolitical counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific region.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
National security types will press Trump to strengthen trade with allies as a counterweight to China.
—Peter E. Harrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
One is the weight balance; the main battery pack sits on the floor beneath the trunk, acting as a counterweight to the hefty V8 up front.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
Tensions between India and Canada are a delicate diplomatic matter for the U.S., which is trying to court New Delhi as a key partner and geopolitical counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific region.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
National security types will press Trump to strengthen trade with allies as a counterweight to China.
—Peter E. Harrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
One is the weight balance; the main battery pack sits on the floor beneath the trunk, acting as a counterweight to the hefty V8 up front.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterweight
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This law abolished the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset, which decreased payments for millions of Americans who worked in public service jobs like teachers, police officers and firefighters.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, from hotel chains eager to tout their eco-friendly practices to airlines promoting carbon offsets.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The kitchen has a table-height counter for six set around an island with a sink.Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, borrowers have an average loan balance of 17 percent less than a decade ago at $27,100.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The blend of fleece and shearling creates the perfect balance of warmth and insulation without the bulk.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trudeau sought to position himself as a counterbalance to the Trump era, voicing respect for American voters while frequently weighing in on debates unfolding in Washington.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gold’s Performance During Market Stress During market turmoil, gold has acted as more than just a stabilizer, providing a counterbalance to declines in traditional assets.Bob Haber, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Counterweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterweight. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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