Definition of antidotenext
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 Sustained attention to what Trump wants buried is the antidote to his perpetual noise machine. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 At Mildred’s, fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese and a generous spread of Dijon-mayo sauce in between two pieces of toast make for a texturally-balanced bite and the antidote to my Sunday scaries. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 There has been a widespread opinion that football has become too rigid and regimented in recent seasons, but Luis Enrique’s PSG are one of the few antidotes to that. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 To stay alive, Lino must attend Communion every week at Father Joe’s Church on 118th Street, where he will be given a temporary antidote. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antidote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
  • His attorney, Brian Williams, argued that the Fifth Amendment itself provides a legal avenue for seeking compensation, regardless of other remedies that may have been available.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If symptoms persist through drugstore remedies, do not wait it out.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Scaling membranes for extraction The next challenge is incorporating the channels into larger membranes capable of processing significant quantities of lithium-containing solutions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The solution involved transporting water from springs in the Gush Etzion region, a hilly area more than 800 meters above sea level.
    — Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Professor Frink enlists Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, who are immune from the burp clouds, to persuade their father to help with a cure.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While there is not yet a cure for MS, there are more than 20 therapies that can help reduce disease activity and slow worsening for many people living with MS.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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