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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
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
Potassium is an essential mineral that helps maintain healthy blood pressure by counteracting the water-retention effects of sodium.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 4 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
Potassium supports heart health, counteracting sodium’s elevating effects on blood pressure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Potassium is an essential mineral that helps maintain healthy blood pressure by counteracting the water-retention effects of sodium.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 4 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
Potassium supports heart health, counteracting sodium’s elevating effects on blood pressure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting
Verb
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Meanwhile, enrollment is declining, offsetting the benefit of state increases in spending per pupil.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump is standing by the leadership of the Secret Service and the president personally thinks agents did an excellent job neutralizing the shooter, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Friday, with Montreal having the final chance to get favorable matchups playing at home, Tampa Bay still had success neutralizing the Suzuki line, which had just four shots on goal.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are like three conflicting things.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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The idea was that enough conflicting information would tire people out.—
Lauren Cassidy,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps Cora was resistant to certain moves or philosophical changes that Breslow wanted to see implemented.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plant them around other garden plants that aren't deer resistant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No more competing Monday night windows.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The desperate, contrary need to be different — to be florid — pulled me completely out of the story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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But there’s no shortage of people that take a contrary view.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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