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
Most of the industry is now shifting to developing more affordable models in an effort to counteract the increasing influence of Chinese automakers.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2026
Dryness is a common issue that spikes during this time of the year, and, of course, hydrating serums and moisturizers will help counteract it.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Normally, the only way to counteract this would be to use a binocular tripod or have the world’s stillest hands.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
First, the city must spread the word that combating these frauds and teaming up with whistleblowers is a priority, thus counteracting the perception that the city and its victim agencies are often uninterested in these claims.
—Randall Fox, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Monday evening, city leaders approved a $940,000 subsidy to offset the development fees that would otherwise need to be paid by the developer of the project, which would be the home to a new indoor professional soccer league.—
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Its bright pink floral pattern is offset with crisp white that looks fresh and breezy, and the rayon and nylon material is breathable enough for wear in the spring or summer.—
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Kinetic interception approach Unlike electronic countermeasures, DroneHunter Varta relies on a kinetic method to neutralize targets.—
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However, as antioxidants, the polyphenols in olive oil can neutralize those harmful molecules, thereby reducing oxidative stress and disease risk.—
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This story has been updated to correct the number of missiles Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia fired Thursday night.—
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In its October earnings conference call, Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld ticked off a list of things Puma needs to correct.—
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“Counteract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteract. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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