Thesaurus results for COUNTERACTIVE

counteractive

adjective

Definition of counteractive

as in beneficial

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Recent Examples of counteractive Advertisers were eager to spend on sports, tentpole events on broadcast TV, and, in a counteractive maneuver, NBCUniversal’s Bravo. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2026 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. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025

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Adjective

At the end of the day, there are times when taking a more utilitarian approach and leaving utilities exposed is actually more beneficial to the overall design of your outdoor space than attempting to conceal them.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Nevertheless, a correct diagnosis of mild autism can be beneficial.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

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
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

Definition of antidotal

Adjective

Duchamp’s habitual skepticism had the salutary effect of returning us to first principles.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
The most salutary was America’s Field Trip, a competition of a familiar kind, in which students between third and twelfth grade from across the states and territories submit drawings, prose, and essays.

— Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of salutary

Adjective

Anyone with information helpful to investigators is asked to call Detective Corporal Alan Cintas at 949-715-1262.

— City News Service, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
Some followers wish the company would decrease the number of promos interspersed among the helpful injury updates.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026

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