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a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
charitable giving is usually a good counterbalance to the self-indulgent commercialism of the Christmas season
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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 counterbalance
Erin Doherty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Thus, as its influence declines, the United States must find ways to rely more on its allies to act as a counterbalance to China where the United States cannot or will not do so itself.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016
Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Economists have warned that a declining birth rate, and aging population, could spell disaster for the nation’s Social Security program—without enough young, working people to counterbalance the number of Social Security dependents, the existing system isn’t sustainable.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
If Democrats are poised to lose control of the Senate, keeping a Democrat in the White House could provide a political counterbalance.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Thus, as its influence declines, the United States must find ways to rely more on its allies to act as a counterbalance to China where the United States cannot or will not do so itself.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016
Verb
The tech and auto sectors helped counterbalance lingering inflation concerns, though investors remain cautious about the Federal Reserve’s next moves.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Economists have warned that a declining birth rate, and aging population, could spell disaster for the nation’s Social Security program—without enough young, working people to counterbalance the number of Social Security dependents, the existing system isn’t sustainable.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterbalance
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Trump has some offsets to Harris' gain among Hispanic people.Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Another assessment is that companies may rely on carbon offsets to achieve net zero rather than making significant reductions in their actual emissions.Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Ukraine has had success in neutralizing Russia's newer S-400 systems and now—with the Israeli attack—the Russian hardware has suffered a greater reputational setback.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Correa adds that going for a shade with a more peachy or orange undertone than your normal shade will help neutralize the blue and minimize those dark circles.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel, the tooth’s protective outer layer.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The grippy non-slip silicone also makes these ideal for rolling out dough while keeping your counters clean.Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Palace staffers also can contact rota reporters to get simple errors or false reports corrected.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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As with any system upgrade, problems with the data were discovered that had to be corrected before early voting began on Oct. 16.ProPublica, ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company has convertible notes payable and notes payable in default, with a total balance of $1,041,172 and $1,090,298, respectively.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cocktails are typically about balance: sweet and tart, bitter and sweet, strong and weak.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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While on the culinary front, omakase and fusion menus from celebrity chefs like Masa Ito, Alan Yau, and Evan Funke are a bold, global counterweight to the more traditional, red velvet steakhouse experiences offered at Don’s Prime and Papi Steak.Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The long tail is raised as a counterweight when the robot is making its way across the ground, but tilts down to provide leverage once the bot stops to start digging.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Counterbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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