as in remedies
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
hoped that taking dance lessons would prove to be an antidote for her loneliness
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Recent Examples of antidotes
Burkut and the rest have local antidotes for the problem.
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Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The good news is that there are antidotes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
The antidotes to young men’s unhappiness are natural opportunities for in-person connection.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
As Tara runs up to grab one of the antidotes, her best friend Johnny (who is sitting beside it) reaches over and grabs it, then hands it down the table to Kristen.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Family, community, and faith remain the best antidotes to the widespread malaise and social breakdown of our age.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The organic textures and muted colors are the perfect antidotes to the zingy Caribbean hues outside.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025
Typically manufactured from animal blood plasma, the antidotes often remain expensive, inconsistent, and difficult to scale across multiple snake species.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The good news is that there are antidotes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
The antidotes to young men’s unhappiness are natural opportunities for in-person connection.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
As Tara runs up to grab one of the antidotes, her best friend Johnny (who is sitting beside it) reaches over and grabs it, then hands it down the table to Kristen.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Family, community, and faith remain the best antidotes to the widespread malaise and social breakdown of our age.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The organic textures and muted colors are the perfect antidotes to the zingy Caribbean hues outside.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025
Typically manufactured from animal blood plasma, the antidotes often remain expensive, inconsistent, and difficult to scale across multiple snake species.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidotes
Noun
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Gonzalez Rogers has scheduled a hearing Monday to begin considering options for remedies while the jury deliberates on questions of liability.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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At this point, this is a legal matter, and the most responsible path forward is accountability through the appropriate process with a focus on donor remedies including the return of funds to impacted donors.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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By the end of the year, those small indoor air quality solutions can add up to a healthier home and healthier lungs for the entire family.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The airlines integrating these solutions range from ultra-low-cost carriers to legacy airlines, spanning regions from North America to the Middle East.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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“Antidotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidotes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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