variants
or counter-forces
as in counters
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the belief that higher interest rates are an effective counterforce to inflationary pressures
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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Without concerted effort, areas like kitchen counters and bathroom sinks can easily turn into landing strips for everything from setting spray to immersion blenders, Bergman explains.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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The social cost of carbon is considered a more accurate accounting of harm from climate change than other calculations used as the basis of carbon credits or carbon offsets to travelers, according to Scripps.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That extra $71 billion offsets almost 60% of the gains from tariffs.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Keep your credit card balances low Try to use less than 30% of your available credit on each card.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are other ways to organize debt, lower monthly payments or reduce balances, all without borrowing more money upfront.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Counterforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterforces. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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