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
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
One way to counteract dismissive behavior is to set an internal boundary.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Ingesting baking soda, which is a base, helps to counteract the rising acidity and reduce the associated muscle fatigue.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
To counteract this unintentional sabotage, start by cleaning your gutters.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
One way to counteract dismissive behavior is to set an internal boundary.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Ingesting baking soda, which is a base, helps to counteract the rising acidity and reduce the associated muscle fatigue.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
To counteract this unintentional sabotage, start by cleaning your gutters.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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The port has already planted acres of mangroves and sea grass and donated the land to the state of Florida to offset the habitat that would be destroyed during dredging.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, Summer Creek saw Newsom, Addison Martin and Tyasia Young combine for 46 points to offset the off-night by Simpson, with Young leading the way with 17 points and Newsom adding 15.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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