as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection
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Recent Examples of counteract
Many government and private initiatives have evolved over the years to interact with boys and young men to counteract society’s shortcomings.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Happy couples counteract this by practicing independence.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
To counteract, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To counteract the misfortune, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Happy couples counteract this by practicing independence.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
To counteract, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To counteract the misfortune, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract
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That price jump could be muted if the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which is set to meet on Sunday, votes to increase oil production to offset a possible hit to supply from the Iran conflict, experts said.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Feb. 2026
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While its higher end devices will be unlikely to offset any losses.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates neutralized multiple drones targeting Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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While knowing that the soil can be neutralized is a major step forward, large-scale washing would require significant infrastructure.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the issue was never corrected despite at least two other amendments being made to the contract.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Listening to concerns, explaining how vaccines are tested and monitored for safety and correcting misinformation in clear language remain crucial.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Counteract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteract. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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