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
Some cancer patients also need IV therapy to receive treatments that help counteract side effects of chemotherapy, such as fatigue and nausea.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Regular exercise − especially strength training − helps protect bone and muscle health, and a good diet can help counteract metabolic changes.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
In fact, some studies have found that fish oil can counteract adrenal gland activation in stressful situations.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
This, in turn, is supposed to counteract some—or all—of the emissions from the operation’s ruminants, which are constantly burping out methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Regular exercise − especially strength training − helps protect bone and muscle health, and a good diet can help counteract metabolic changes.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
In fact, some studies have found that fish oil can counteract adrenal gland activation in stressful situations.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
This, in turn, is supposed to counteract some—or all—of the emissions from the operation’s ruminants, which are constantly burping out methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract
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The scope of many of the changes are still unknown and there are opportunities for some changes to be rolled back or offset by other means, including state funding.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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The club have committed to significant future costs, so anything to offset those will be welcome.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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There are 42 other universal vaccine candidates that are being tested in clinical trials, including seven that are designed to neutralize both flu and COVID.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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The acidity in vinegar helps break down mineral deposits and naturally neutralizes odors.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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This article has been updated to reflect that Perry is in his sixth term, to correct the name of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This story was updated to correct a misspelled name.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Counteract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteract. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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