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
Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Texas Democrats returned to their state during the second special session, once the first special session ended and their California counterparts introduced their new House map aimed at counteracting the one that passed in Texas.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
From open offices to home workstations, employees across industries invested in sit-stand setups with the hope of counteracting sedentary lifestyles.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
As for price changes to come from the MAHA shift, Hanrahan said counteracting forces will most likely keep food products’ sticker price steady.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The state expanded its film and TV incentive from $330 million annually to $750 million in June in hopes of counteracting an industrywide downturn.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The middle class is historically a force of moderation and stability in Iran, bridging the gaps in society and counteracting extremes.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Texas Democrats returned to their state during the second special session, once the first special session ended and their California counterparts introduced their new House map aimed at counteracting the one that passed in Texas.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
From open offices to home workstations, employees across industries invested in sit-stand setups with the hope of counteracting sedentary lifestyles.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
As for price changes to come from the MAHA shift, Hanrahan said counteracting forces will most likely keep food products’ sticker price steady.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The state expanded its film and TV incentive from $330 million annually to $750 million in June in hopes of counteracting an industrywide downturn.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting
Verb
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That's been a boost to companies like GM, Stellantis and Ford, offsetting the costs of tariffs.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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However there are conflicting concerns offsetting those gains due to slowing oil demand.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The demonstrator currently operates at approximately 20 kilowatts, which is suitable for neutralizing small unmanned aerial vehicles and light surface targets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The buttery, full-coverage formula melts right into skin, instantly neutralizing shadows without feeling heavy or cakey.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is a sense that both hitter and fans are being robbed of a potentially magical moment when the opposing team pulls out what is essentially the ‘Get out of jail free’ card.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Servite’s defense, led by Saxon Churchwell, Cinco Kennett and Brando Mosqueda, might have more ways to disrupt its opposing offense.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Same for Dax Hill, focusing on going back to work and correcting mistakes.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some of the picks on this list even have color-correcting powers built right into the concealer, giving you multiple benefits in a few swipes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After giving birth to him, she’s overwhelmed by irreconcilably conflicting emotions—Javed is at once her own flesh, and an embodiment of his father’s actions.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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However there are conflicting concerns offsetting those gains due to slowing oil demand.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Designing new drugs in real time for resistant cancers will take longer, though.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Different from a memory foam pillow or down/down alternative pillows, a latex pillow provides a cushioned support that’s resistant to flattening or losing its shape over time.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner of Italy and women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus return to defend their titles, along with American tennis stars Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and more competing.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But a sleight of hand is at work; the maybes of one chapter become the assumptions of the next, and at times contrary evidence is entirely ignored.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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So, a bit more about that unpopular, contrary sentiment.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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