as in offsets
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 counteracts
The red counteracts the green, and the acidity helps neutralize the reaction.
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Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
In combination, these strategies offer a blueprint for daily living that counteracts some of the evolutionary mismatches of modern life.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
In combination, these strategies offer a blueprint for daily living that counteracts some of the evolutionary mismatches of modern life.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracts
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In other words, even as streaming TV offsets some linear losses, the growth elsewhere in the ad ecosystem continues shrinking TV’s piece of the pie.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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Despite this, officials for the Police Benevolent Association, the union that represents rank-and-file members, say the number of retiring officers offsets some of the total number of new hires.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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Its acidity effectively breaks down grease, eliminates mold, neutralizes odors, and dissolves mineral deposits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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The light blue shade counteracts purple and pink tones to cover redness and veins, while the peach shade brightens and corrects sallow-looking skin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2025
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When Linda says the gun has Mary's initials on it, Norma corrects her.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The good certainly outweighs the bad, with some truly unique sets landing on shelves over the last 12 months.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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For many investors, the long-term citizenship pathway far outweighs any short-term hurdles.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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The book counterbalances the weirdo factor with multiple heartwarming Disney Adult interviews, including one with an amputee who achieved a running goal at a Disney race and another in which a woman reprioritized, choosing a church mission trip instead of financing another Disney World adventure.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Counteracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracts. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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