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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.
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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
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
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The deal was beneficial for both sides.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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When kept in containers, fennel won’t impact the growth of other plants, and its flowers will attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Boston Dynamics' Handle is an all-electric robot featuring a leg-wheel hybrid mobility system, a manipulator arm with a vacuum gripper, and a counterbalancing tail.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2020
Adjective
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All this was reassuring but not entirely helpful.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cell sees the world as a place imbued with value — things are good and bad, helpful and harmful — relative to its metabolic situation and ongoing need to exist.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bart argues that such promotion has a salutary social function, reaching people in underserved communities who might not otherwise be aware that they are entitled to aggressive, contingency-fee advocacy.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s announcement did have the salutary effect of placing the issue of financial services costs on the front burner, after its having languished for years.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Russo also said during the Friday event that DCF is working on establishing a model for therapeutic foster care.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Among the specific research studies being delivered are quantum science module that could advance the hunt for dark matter, as well as improve computing technology and the equipment needed to increase therapeutic stem cell production to treat cancer and blood diseases.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Antidotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidotal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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