as in 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 counteracted
In a working paper, Gülcan Sağlam and I found that sentiment toward the Turkish ruling party is not predictable by demographic profile, nor is it counteracted by integration or support for liberal European Union parties.
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Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Three years of growth and dedicated time to the craft of basketball counteracted one solitary misfire.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
These counteracted the impact of tariffs on prices overall.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a paper from the University of Chicago and the University of Copenhagen found that though AI created modest productivity gains per worker—just a few hours in an average working month—this was actually counteracted by the new tasks created by AI.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
Korn Ferry North American workforce reward and benefits leader Ron Seifert told Fortune a modest pay increase of 2% can be counteracted by above-market pay.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Three years of growth and dedicated time to the craft of basketball counteracted one solitary misfire.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
These counteracted the impact of tariffs on prices overall.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a paper from the University of Chicago and the University of Copenhagen found that though AI created modest productivity gains per worker—just a few hours in an average working month—this was actually counteracted by the new tasks created by AI.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
Korn Ferry North American workforce reward and benefits leader Ron Seifert told Fortune a modest pay increase of 2% can be counteracted by above-market pay.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracted
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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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More than 60% of Iran’s missile launchers have been neutralized.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mines are first identified by the AN/AQS-20A sonar system or other mine countermeasure assets, after identification a mine is neutralized with an armor-piercing warhead.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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While severe drainage issues cannot be corrected quickly, regular inspections around your home and lawn allow small, quick changes that can make a big difference.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Individuals applying for Social Security after age 65 should be aware that Medicare Part A may be backdated up to six months, and contributions made during that lookback period are subject to a 6% IRS excise tax per year until corrected.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Counteracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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