Thesaurus results for ANTIDOTAL

antidotal

adjective

Definition of antidotal

as in beneficial

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Recent Examples of antidotal 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 Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone. — Fox News, 4 Oct. 2019 In the context of Asia’s growing affluence, aging—a process many consumers around the world approach with fear and loathing, and attempt to fend off with expensive creams, supplements, and all manner of antidotal services—has taken on a new appeal. — Catherine Feliciano-Chon, Quartz, 29 July 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidotal

Adjective

Records show Sunshine Residential Homes made political donations beneficial to Hobbs and months later received a rate increase from the state for providing beds for children.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Yes, the language of Love Island USA is part of its strategic gameplay, so painting your villa-mates as more interested in playing the field than finding love is a beneficial move.

— Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

Advertisers were eager to spend on sports, tentpole events on broadcast TV, and, in a counteractive maneuver, NBCUniversal’s Bravo.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2026
Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025

Definition of counteractive

Adjective

Removable cushions make spot-cleaning easier which is especially helpful with kids, pets, snacks, or all of the above.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Playing the helpful citizen, Martinez drove his literal truckload of ALPR bits directly to the Sheriff’s department, where he was promptly taken into custody.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

But the chemical composition of Shingrix might explain its salutary effects on dementia and heart disease, if borne out by randomized clinical trials designed to generate stronger evidence of cause and effect.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026
Just being in a room with her family was salutary; the kids could read to her instead of the other way around.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of salutary

Adjective

But keto is a serious therapeutic approach for brain disorders dating back more than a century.

— Kelly Rogers Victor, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Later that night, there’s more fallout from recent events — albeit of a more therapeutic kind — when Keeley and Rebecca share their problems while watching Bridesmaids before ending the night determined to carry on.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026