as in offsets
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 counteracts
Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
However, orthopedic surgeons explain that the amount of sugar in the beverage actually counteracts those bone-supporting benefits.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The light blue shade counteracts purple and pink tones to cover redness and veins, while the peach shade brightens and corrects sallow-looking skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
This practice counteracts your brain’s obsession with what’s wrong and builds psychological resilience, one moment at a time.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
By making the silicon conductive, the doping lets the electronics subtly adjust how strongly the device is mechanically driven, which counteracts slow shifts in frequency.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2025
The Miracle Of Dishwasher Salt For those of you out there with hard water issues, dishwasher salt counteracts hard water.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The red counteracts the green, and the acidity helps neutralize the reaction.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
In combination, these strategies offer a blueprint for daily living that counteracts some of the evolutionary mismatches of modern life.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
However, orthopedic surgeons explain that the amount of sugar in the beverage actually counteracts those bone-supporting benefits.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The light blue shade counteracts purple and pink tones to cover redness and veins, while the peach shade brightens and corrects sallow-looking skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
This practice counteracts your brain’s obsession with what’s wrong and builds psychological resilience, one moment at a time.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
By making the silicon conductive, the doping lets the electronics subtly adjust how strongly the device is mechanically driven, which counteracts slow shifts in frequency.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2025
The Miracle Of Dishwasher Salt For those of you out there with hard water issues, dishwasher salt counteracts hard water.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The red counteracts the green, and the acidity helps neutralize the reaction.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
In combination, these strategies offer a blueprint for daily living that counteracts some of the evolutionary mismatches of modern life.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracts
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This includes wage garnishment, tax refund seizure through the Treasury Offset Program, and collection of federal benefits like Social Security offsets.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut House Republicans last October proposed dramatically expanding a state income tax credit that offsets a portion of middle-class households’ municipal property tax bills.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the fabric softener on dryer sheets neutralizes the static cling that is attracting dust and debris.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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If your return has a simple math error or a mismatch with income the IRS already has on file (like a missing 1099), the IRS often corrects it automatically and sends you a notice explaining the change.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fourth-wall-breaking commercial starts with Osbourne filming a Super Bowl commercial about a 4G phone when the director corrects him and tells him that the new version is a 5G.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
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Experts said that, in most cases, cardiovascular protection outweighs any potential risks.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to Buddhist worldviews, people are reborn in the hells when their bad karma severely outweighs their good karma.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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That uncertainty and rise in unemployment tends to fuel a near-term dip in demand for goods, which counterbalances the price increases from tariffs.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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