as in remedy
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
hoped that taking dance lessons would prove to be an antidote for her loneliness
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Recent Examples of antidote
But the mindset that built success—adaptability, openness and a willingness to embrace uncertainty—remains the antidote.
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Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The fall-winter 2026 season’s best antidote to doomscrolling, for example, is simply getting lost in a novel, according to models backstage at Isabel Marant who shared their book-club recommendations with Vogue Beauty.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Enthusiasts are also drawn to film as an antidote to digital fatigue and the instant gratification of their smartphones.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
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Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The fall-winter 2026 season’s best antidote to doomscrolling, for example, is simply getting lost in a novel, according to models backstage at Isabel Marant who shared their book-club recommendations with Vogue Beauty.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Enthusiasts are also drawn to film as an antidote to digital fatigue and the instant gratification of their smartphones.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
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Some remedies for allergy relief that have been circulating on social media or suggested by celebrities — like incorporating local honey into your diet to expose yourself to pollen — have been debunked.—
Kenya Hunter,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence laws must ensure that all UK companies take responsibility for the conditions under which their products are made—and that workers have access to remedy when things go wrong.—
Anna Bryher,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Creative play can currently present surprisingly valuable solutions.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Creative play can currently present surprisingly valuable solutions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their older brother, Carmani Boozer, was born with sickle cell anemia but through IVF his genetic matches were found in his twin brothers and was the eventual cure for his disease, ESPN reported.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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