as in 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 counteracted
It could be counteracted by a weaker employment number, given a slowing economy generally coincides with falling yields as investors seek out safety (bond yields move inversely to prices).
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
In a working paper, Gülcan Sağlam and I found that sentiment toward the Turkish ruling party is not predictable by demographic profile, nor is it counteracted by integration or support for liberal European Union parties.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Three years of growth and dedicated time to the craft of basketball counteracted one solitary misfire.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
These counteracted the impact of tariffs on prices overall.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a paper from the University of Chicago and the University of Copenhagen found that though AI created modest productivity gains per worker—just a few hours in an average working month—this was actually counteracted by the new tasks created by AI.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
Korn Ferry North American workforce reward and benefits leader Ron Seifert told Fortune a modest pay increase of 2% can be counteracted by above-market pay.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
In a working paper, Gülcan Sağlam and I found that sentiment toward the Turkish ruling party is not predictable by demographic profile, nor is it counteracted by integration or support for liberal European Union parties.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Three years of growth and dedicated time to the craft of basketball counteracted one solitary misfire.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
These counteracted the impact of tariffs on prices overall.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a paper from the University of Chicago and the University of Copenhagen found that though AI created modest productivity gains per worker—just a few hours in an average working month—this was actually counteracted by the new tasks created by AI.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
Korn Ferry North American workforce reward and benefits leader Ron Seifert told Fortune a modest pay increase of 2% can be counteracted by above-market pay.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracted
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And with shrinking federal aid, complex state budget gaps and pressure growing to offset Connecticut’s high cost of living, lawmakers are scrambling to adopt a new fiscal plan before the 2026 session closes May 6.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say some airline carriers have already tacked fuel surcharges onto longer routes, while others have raised baggage fees to offset rising expenses.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rudy Gobert, whose defense was the story of this series through four games, was finally neutralized and scored his only bucket with 20 seconds remaining in the third quarter with the Wolves trailing by 25.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Game 4 star Ayo Dosunmu added 18 points for Minnesota, but Rudy Gobert was finally neutralized.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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This post has been corrected to reflect that Araghchi’s visit to Moscow will take place on Monday.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, any were corrected by an April 8 follow-up inspection.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Counteracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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