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
These counteracted the impact of tariffs on prices overall.
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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
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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Monday evening, city leaders approved a $940,000 subsidy to offset the development fees that would otherwise need to be paid by the developer of the project, which would be the home to a new indoor professional soccer league.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its bright pink floral pattern is offset with crisp white that looks fresh and breezy, and the rayon and nylon material is breathable enough for wear in the spring or summer.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Separately, the Russian Defense Ministry said 59 Ukrainian drones were neutralized overnight over Russia and occupied Crimea.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, forwards Bailey Barnhard, Kennedy Lee and Maria Konstantinidou neutralized Boise State’s taller front line.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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Powell corrected Trump in front of reporters about the cost of the project, with the tension between the two men palpable.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Counteracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracted. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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