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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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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the film’s biggest reflections involves a heady discourse on dialectical materialism, a complicated philosophical principle based on how opposing forces and contradictions fuel change.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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So when Hernández arrived with the Oklahoma City Comets to continue his rehab assignment on Tuesday, the opposing fans greeted him with a thunderous ovation.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Technology challenges Both these systems are aimed at delivering strategic strike capability for neutralizing high-value, time-sensitive targets such as hardened command and control nodes, integrated air defense systems, and critical infrastructure facilities.—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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These antioxidants play a vital role in neutralizing free radicals and have demonstrated therapeutic benefits.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Poor communication between teams pursuing conflicting goals, actions that contradict core objectives, failing oversight and any number of other wire-crossings can have serious consequences.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Both the union and company have made conflicting statements since then, saying the other has refused to meet.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Where quantum computing and machine learning are already being combined most helpfully, Ekert argues, is in physicists’ use of classical AI to design quantum error-correcting codes and better quantum hardware.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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As a professional proofreader, Fuyuko (Yukino Kishii) spends her days and nights finding and correcting mistakes.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The scenes of security personnel forcibly removing weeping and resistant settlers deeply divided Israeli society.—
Shira Pinson,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Scratch-resistant and impact-resistant lenses pair with lightweight frames for comfortable everyday wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Establishing an entirely new and competing agency is merely the pursuit of a bureaucratic gravy train, and providing it with incentives to abuse power in order to boost its own coffers is an invitation to tyranny.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 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 21 May. 2026.
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