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
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If your goal is a serene space, clear counters should be the goal every time.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Party leaders say the campaign is essential infrastructure to regain congressional control and counter Republicans’ voter mobilization advantage.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Houses have been being built here since the early 1900s, and so there's different offsets.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Top with half of the Nutella, swirling it into the batter with a small offset spatula or a butter knife.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Fetcherr serves as the strategic partner, working with C-suite executives to deliver solutions that meet the business' needs, whether that means maximizing market share, optimizing yield, or finding the right balance between revenue growth and operational efficiency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sodium is a key mineral that helps balance fluids and supports muscle and nerve function, and salt is the main dietary source.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Young Hoteliers Academy positions itself as a corrective.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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His most ambitious series to date, Pluribus can be seen as a corrective of sorts—a grand, artful, mind-bendingly philosophical, darkly funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but consistently humane vindication of our fractious species.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Counteraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteraction. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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