Thesaurus results for RECTIFIER

rectifier

noun

ˈrek-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r

Definition of rectifier

as in antidote

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues

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Recent Examples of rectifier Across the room, the electricity is sent through a rectifier, the nerve center for the substation. — New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Technicians will replace obsolete components, including transistors and rectifiers, before rebuilding and testing each unit. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 Once inside the sites, the group collected equipment, namely rectifiers. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 The rectifier — state of the art in the 1960s and long since discarded by NYC Transit’s sister railroad — is the Atlantic substation’s most modern component. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rectifier

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Noun

Both Gulf News and Irish Examiner are already positioning these hobbies as mindful, screen-free antidotes to burnout.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Dietitians see themselves as an antidote to the mixed bag of nutrition information people are getting online, in conversation with AI chatbots, or even in official government documents.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of antidote

Noun

Markets have seen through the emptiness of Bessent’s remedy, as ‘bond vigilantes’ have driven bond yields even higher despite Bessent’s band-aids.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
With so much change, finding a remedy to one of Villa’s biggest challenges will be one of the first steps towards an emerging and successful era.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of remedy

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Fisher-Kamm met Tuesday with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to address concerns and discuss possible solutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The traditional fatal flaws of Burrow injuries and wretched defenses have real solutions with the defensive line depth and Joe Flacco in place to keep the team on track.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of solution

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Since her daughter’s death, Shader Smith has traveled the world, raising awareness about AMR and about the potential of phage therapy to save lives.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Menus from the brand’s Michelin-star-earning chefs are de rigueur, as are personalized spa therapies, and high-end boutiques such as Cartier.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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