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
For fledgling photographer Kristian Pederson, the antidote to this schism is a cosmic dose—a Faustian dose—of self-confidence.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Part of why gambling is such a uniquely brutal addiction, Malkin added, is because gamblers think the source of their problems is also their antidote.
—Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
When restyling surfaces, Saab suggests sticking to a single anchor piece as an antidote to the excess of the holidays.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Part of why gambling is such a uniquely brutal addiction, Malkin added, is because gamblers think the source of their problems is also their antidote.
—Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
When restyling surfaces, Saab suggests sticking to a single anchor piece as an antidote to the excess of the holidays.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for antidote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
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There is a bit of an ideological bent to the debate over whether, for example, federal courts can provide remedies for unconstitutional actions by federal officers without an express act of Congress.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Do not make your own elderberry remedies without consulting experts on how to make them safely.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pilot programs replace permanent solutions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Simplifying building codes, then, is part of the solution.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes the quickest cure to outfit fatigue is simply adding a bright hue into the mix—below are 15 to consider.—
Fred Sahai,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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The cure requires replacing the faulty tubes with a more rugged version and possibly adding bracing.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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