antidotes

plural of antidote
as in remedies
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 antidotes And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair. Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite. Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net. Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The vision underpinning the project reflects Karmitz’s belief that cinemas should serve as antidotes to digital isolation. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 June 2026 Burkut and the rest have local antidotes for the problem. Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 The good news is that there are antidotes. Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026 The antidotes to young men’s unhappiness are natural opportunities for in-person connection. Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidotes
Noun
  • The pandemic marked a shift in business because the new storefront was busy with customers looking for natural remedies to fight COVID-19.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Here’s what consumers should know about the recall, including all affected products and remedies.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The article emphasizes that leaders must prioritize organizational interventions, such as de-emphasizing long hours and offering clinical sleep support like CBT-I, rather than just personal solutions.
    Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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“Antidotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidotes. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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