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counterbalance

[koun-ter-bal-uhns, koun-ter-bal-uhns] / ˈkaʊn tərˌbæl əns, ˌkaʊn tərˈbæl əns /
VERB
offset an action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
counteract outweigh rectify
STRONG
amend balance cancel compensate correct counterpoise countervail equalize redeem
WEAK
atone for make up for set off
Antonyms
STRONG
disproportion forfeit imbalance lose

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The head of SpaceX and Tesla argued that he wanted to counterbalance Google's dominance and ensure that transformative AI technology -- which he has warned poses risks to humanity -- remain free from profit-driven pressures.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

While the rise of Catholicism in Africa serves as a counterbalance to the growing secularization of the West, it comes with its own set of challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Yet fears of layoffs might still act as a counterbalance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Societies would need to eliminate all emissions they reasonably can, then counterbalance the "residual" emissions that cannot be removed.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

And every time he told a story, as if to counterbalance the motion, Theresa’s heart sank.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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