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Recent Examples of counteractive
Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteractive
Adjective
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This, in turn, causes inadequate air supply to root systems and loss of beneficial microorganisms.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The researchers concluded that developing and using more products derived from monk fruit may be beneficial to health.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But methanol is more lethal, say the article authors, and methanol poisoning often requires antidotal therapy as well as supporting therapy and critical care.—
Claire Gillespie,
Health.com,
23 June 2020
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Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
4 Oct. 2019
Adjective
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There have been periods of salutary resistance—Wordsworth remains a fortifying example—but in general the drift has been constant.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The outlines of the Iranian Revolution of 1979 are already seared into the American psyche, but this spellbinding book adds fascinating texture and provides a salutary warning for policymakers today.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT may be a helpful tool to answer questions about complex subjects, but users should verify the accuracy of that information before submitting it to the California labor board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Counteractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteractive. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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