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
Johnson, a freshman mayor with a host of challenges back home, has tried to position himself as a progressive antidote to Trump in order to shore up his own popularity midway into a difficult first term.
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, Moira has taken the antidote with her, leaving Chimney's symptoms progressing and the other four 118 members left for dead.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Many districts in the U.S. have turned to technology – especially digital surveillance – as the antidote.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, Moira has taken the antidote with her, leaving Chimney's symptoms progressing and the other four 118 members left for dead.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Many districts in the U.S. have turned to technology – especially digital surveillance – as the antidote.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
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In the first days of testimony in the remedy trial being heard at the D.C. federal court, Microsoft comes up frequently.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The remedy that will follow the decision could break up the company, or at least separate its Chrome web browser business from the rest of the portfolio.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This means prioritizing effective solutions over idealistic ones.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Nadler Modular continues to lead with tailored solutions across these sectors.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But what the production really needs is a script doctor capable of a miracle cure.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The National Institutes of Health will begin collecting Americans' private health records as part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial plan to discover a cause and a cure for autism.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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