as in to offset
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 counteract
Many investors view the hedge fund manager as a champion of financial markets and the economy given his background, and as someone who could potentially counteract some of Trump’s aggressive trade aspirations.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Travel can be hard on the body, so any movement is helpful that can counteract the stiffness, prolonged sitting, and aches and pains.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
The filling of this pie is made with butter, sugar, eggs, a thickener, and often an acid like vinegar or lemon juice to counteract the sweetness of the filling.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Invest wisely: Best online brokers Still, the trend is driving higher interest rates for mortgages, car loans and credit card debt, counteracting Federal Reserve rate cuts and potentially putting U.S. growth at risk.
—David Lawder and David Morgan, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Travel can be hard on the body, so any movement is helpful that can counteract the stiffness, prolonged sitting, and aches and pains.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
The filling of this pie is made with butter, sugar, eggs, a thickener, and often an acid like vinegar or lemon juice to counteract the sweetness of the filling.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Invest wisely: Best online brokers Still, the trend is driving higher interest rates for mortgages, car loans and credit card debt, counteracting Federal Reserve rate cuts and potentially putting U.S. growth at risk.
—David Lawder and David Morgan, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract
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Republicans objecting to that measure also disliked the debt ceiling language, and had demanded offsetting spending cuts,.Ian Swanson, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
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But much of those gains have been offset by Democrats gaining among once key Republican voters.Todd Eberly, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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Daisy neutralizes these tactics by remaining calm, turning the conversation into a time-wasting loop that leaves the scammer with nothing to show for their effort.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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And in immediate response to these menacing words, the defendant, Daniel Penny, this man, took it upon himself to take down Jordan Neely, to neutralize him.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Correction: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Benetton.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The vague text was introduced into the law by Congress in April, with Democrats in the Senate promising to correct the issue later this year.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Counteract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteract. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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