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
The rectifier converts the power from alternating current (A.C.), used to transmit power over long distances, to direct current (D.C.), which the trains require.
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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
Mayer realized that a rectifier effectively flips each trough of a waveform into a peak, doubling the number of peaks per second.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Feb. 2026
The Atlantic substation, which powers a section of the Fulton Line of the A and C trains, was already decommissioned once, in 2000, when its rectifier — a depression-era mercury-arc system — was deemed too old to continue safely functioning.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2024
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
Mayer realized that a rectifier effectively flips each trough of a waveform into a peak, doubling the number of peaks per second.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Feb. 2026
The Atlantic substation, which powers a section of the Fulton Line of the A and C trains, was already decommissioned once, in 2000, when its rectifier — a depression-era mercury-arc system — was deemed too old to continue safely functioning.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectifier
Noun
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There are questions being raised, and the best antidote for falsehood is the truth in accuracy.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Wednesday’s debate, hosted by Los Angeles NBC and Telemundo affiliates, initially seemed like a far calmer antidote to a combative CNN forum Tuesday night.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Packed with nutrients like calcium, protein, and beneficial compounds, milk has benefits when used as a homemade garden remedy.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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In 1946, an émigré Frenchman turned Harvard professor, Georges Doriot, proposed an audacious remedy.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Matching sets are my go-to solution for instantly achieving a chic, put-together look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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But the gap crisis needs a solution.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Cold plunge therapy has become one of the biggest wellness trends of the past few years, with A-list celebrities from Harry Styles to LeBron James publicly embracing ice baths as part of their recovery routines.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Red light therapy has become deeply integrated into my wellness routine because of its impact on mitochondrial function, inflammation, cellular repair, circulation and brain function.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Rectifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectifier. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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