as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the wind serves as a counteraction to gravity, making it possible for a kite to remain airborne
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Recent Examples of counteraction
Sufficient counteraction is needed to force them to seek peace.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteraction
Noun
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But apart from a few good counter-attacks early on, Spurs struggled to get a foothold in the game, or to stem the flow when Sunderland took control.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first is a nod to Zao’s assembly-line counter setup, which is similar to the build-your-own concept used by Chipotle Mexican Grill.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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The significance of the fault and recognition of its large cumulative offset would not be fully appreciated until the advent of plate tectonics more than 50 years later.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lastly, what about those spending offsets?—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wilson made a diving stop on Andrew McCutchen's grounder up the middle in the second, spun and made an off-balance throw to first for the out while falling on the outfield grass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Paint can also be a powerful corrective.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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These are all refreshing correctives to the texts that previously stood in for contemporary Japan internationally, including any number of small volumes about magical cafés, bookshops, or libraries, often with cats on their covers.—
Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Counteraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteraction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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