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, uh, do think like, uh, action is the, antidote to despondency.
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Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2025
But the emerging global consensus is that recognizing Palestinian statehood is the antidote to Hamas’ existence.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Ocean Alley’s throwback sound is like an antidote to the rush of modern life.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Although many questions remain, the few answers the Vaneks have, however tenuous, serve as an antidote to the anguish of never knowing.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
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Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2025
But the emerging global consensus is that recognizing Palestinian statehood is the antidote to Hamas’ existence.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Ocean Alley’s throwback sound is like an antidote to the rush of modern life.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Although many questions remain, the few answers the Vaneks have, however tenuous, serve as an antidote to the anguish of never knowing.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antidote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
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While use of VPNs that mask users’ true geographic location is viable in many cases, that remedy is likely to become less effective as sites begin blocking the IP addresses VPN users are assigned.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
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Patsas is a local hangover remedy; most magereia—tavernas where the philosophy of sharing food was more important than any fancy methods or ingredients—serve it late, catering both to night owls and early-shift workers.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
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Panther Lake, the codename for Intel Core Ultra series 3, is set to power consumer and commercial AI PCs, gaming devices, and edge solutions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Milei has repeatedly said government isn’t the solution while wielding a chainsaw to symbolize federal spending cuts in Argentina.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The neurodegenerative disorder, which causes tremors, affects speech and leads to motor skills, has no cure.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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