as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
the wind serves as a counteraction to gravity, making it possible for a kite to remain airborne
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Mind you, his top-corner finish on the counter (below) came seconds after the match officials turned a blind eye to the most blatant foul inside Real’s box (above).—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025 -
And there are photos and videos of Piper in the kitchen — sitting on a counter dumping eggs into the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer and bouncing a pan of batter on the counter to knock out the air bubbles.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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As does a menu of potential spending offsets proposed by House Republicans, which includes a new fee for EVs and the elimination of a tax credit loophole for leasing them.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans met Tuesday to suss out how changes to Medicaid or other health care measures could be used as offsets in a reconciliation bill.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Yet, along the way, technology has knocked the news industry off balance.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Though, trashing Las Palmas doesn’t remove pressure of finding a balance versus stronger teams.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Counteraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteraction. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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