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
The forms also included a series of safeguards that her office implemented to counteract any issues.
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The Dr David Jack Skin Cushion (£139) is perfect to counteract dehydration after a long flight and is the next best thing to an expert facial.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Some appeared to be synergistic (amplifying each other’s effects), while others seemed to be antagonistic (counteracting one another), suggesting that their health impact changes significantly when they’re consumed together.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Clinicians report treating families that use melatonin to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The Dr David Jack Skin Cushion (£139) is perfect to counteract dehydration after a long flight and is the next best thing to an expert facial.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Some appeared to be synergistic (amplifying each other’s effects), while others seemed to be antagonistic (counteracting one another), suggesting that their health impact changes significantly when they’re consumed together.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Clinicians report treating families that use melatonin to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract
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To offset the steep drop in tax revenue, Trump has signaled a willingness to slash federal spending, starting with healthcare programs.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Koenigsegg doubled that figure, with two sets of 3-phase power at 30-degrees offset – that's six extra fun pushes of power per revolution.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Theodore also made a handful of nice defensive plays in the opening frame, neutralizing what looked like dangerous rush chances with strong stick checks.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Here, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council explain how to manage negative thoughts at work and neutralize their impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The mistake was caught within minutes and officials were alerted so that it could be corrected, according to a team source.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The President has said the nation is experiencing a setback that will be corrected by manufacturing jobs being created in the U.S. Biden has been publicly quiet about the incessant criticism that continues to come from his successor.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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“Counteract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteract. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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