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 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 As Tara runs up to grab one of the antidotes, her best friend Johnny (who is sitting beside it) reaches over and grabs it, then hands it down the table to Kristen. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidotes
Noun
  • The green light doesn’t require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Several inexpensive chemical and natural DIY remedies can remove clothes moths; try all of them before seeking professional help.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • ParaZero argues those solutions struggle against increasingly agile drones capable of approaching targets from multiple directions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Service providers are building flexible compliance programs and integrated solutions, preparing for a market that looks more legitimate but still demands rigorous oversight and proactive infrastructure development amidst persistent uncertainty.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Antidotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidotes. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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