as in resisting
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as in offsetting
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 counteracting
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
As America’s territory grew larger, the telegraph in effect made the country smaller, counteracting the slow communications the Founders had counted on.
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Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Round mirrors create a gentle flow, Ruff explains, counteracting all the sharp angles in a minimalist bathroom.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
History and development Naltrexone is a semisynthetic heteropentacyclic compound developed in the mid-20th century during efforts to create medications capable of counteracting the effects of opioid substances.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 Mar. 2026
Anecdotally, schools with bell-to-bell bans report livelier lunchtime conversations, and some research suggests that time and distance are critical for counteracting phones’ addictive tendencies.
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Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Upon learning about the technique, Vogue’s beauty shopping editor Kiana Murden realized this has been her secret to counteracting dryness all along.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Once vibrations are detected, the system intelligently recalibrates the positioning of the lens elements in real-time, effectively counteracting the effects of movement.
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Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
As America’s territory grew larger, the telegraph in effect made the country smaller, counteracting the slow communications the Founders had counted on.
—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Round mirrors create a gentle flow, Ruff explains, counteracting all the sharp angles in a minimalist bathroom.
—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
History and development Naltrexone is a semisynthetic heteropentacyclic compound developed in the mid-20th century during efforts to create medications capable of counteracting the effects of opioid substances.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 Mar. 2026
Anecdotally, schools with bell-to-bell bans report livelier lunchtime conversations, and some research suggests that time and distance are critical for counteracting phones’ addictive tendencies.
—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Upon learning about the technique, Vogue’s beauty shopping editor Kiana Murden realized this has been her secret to counteracting dryness all along.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Once vibrations are detected, the system intelligently recalibrates the positioning of the lens elements in real-time, effectively counteracting the effects of movement.
—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting
Adjective
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There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.
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New equity issuance, though high in dollar terms, is proportional to a much larger market, with buybacks offsetting supply.
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These efforts lower energy bills either by directly reducing a home’s energy use or by offsetting some of that use.
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Now, for the first time since signing elsewhere, Bichette is preparing to return to Rogers Centre as an opposing player, creating one of the most anticipated moments on Toronto's schedule.
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After Johnson directly introduced the ordinance into the Housing Committee, a rare move designed to prevent opponents from delaying debate, aldermen now stand between the two opposing sides.
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Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.
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The key will be neutralizing the quality of the chances the team gives up, as Gotham got several high-quality chances.
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Pulling off all the ambiguity and conflicting emotions can’t have been easy.
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Trump also frequently offered conflicting statements about the war itself.
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For decades, beauty has focused on correcting the visible effects of stress.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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The golden children include YSL’s new cushion foundation, a humidity-resistant curl mousse, and a setting spray that could survive the sun.
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The exterior is made of aluminum and weather-resistant, recycled fabric.
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When competing schools want to obtain the services of elite athletes but are blocked by NCAA eligibility limits, as has been the case, that’s a potential antitrust problem.
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From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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