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

Keeping score offers an antidote to the impermanence of our time.

— Will Leitch, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Hayes’ memoir stresses the redemptive power of nature as an antidote to suffering and a way to build emotional resilience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of antidote

Noun

Additionally, the city could only pursue the court-order remedy after allowing the team 180 days to address the breach.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Despite the sometimes contentious exchanges, Attorney Dave Westland, representing the developer, said that his client is agreeable to all of the remedies proposed by the town.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

The pair also exchanged views on recent diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing political and diplomatic solutions, the statement read, without going into further details.

— August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
To prevent climate solutions from causing a biodiversity crisis, green development requires smarter planning.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of solution

Noun

Moderna has been looking for growth beyond its COVID-19 shot while Merck is bracing for the looming patent loss for Keytruda, its blockbuster therapy, later this decade.

— Reuters, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
But the secrecy took a toll as Bullock took on the burden of coordinating Randall’s care and seeking out trial drugs and therapies, among other hurdles.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

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