Thesaurus results for COUNTERACTS

counteracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of counteract

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 Elevate your legs This zero-cost prevention tactic simply counteracts the force of gravity. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 While salicylic acid has a reputation for drying out skin, the triple ceramide complex in this cream counteracts that by drenching skin in long-lasting moisture—up to a full day—after application. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 The former provides a boost of hydration that counteracts retinol’s infamous drying effects, and niacinamide boosts the efficacy of the titular ingredient’s dark spot-fading, plumping, and fine line-reducing benefits. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Evaporation is a phase change that counteracts warming temperatures and raises humidity in the air. — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Some sunscreens only exacerbate existing redness and inflammation, but EltaMD’s is not only sensitive skin-friendly, but the green tint counteracts any naturally-occurring redness in the skin. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 23 June 2026 For example, their potassium content helps regulate blood pressure and counteracts the effects of sodium, thereby relaxing blood vessel walls, says Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN, DipACLM, FAND, FAHA, assistant professor of population health and disease prevention at the University of California, Irvine. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026 Benadryl Extra-Strength Anti-Itch Cooling Spray counteracts the burning sensation with a cooling one. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracts

Verb

The global economy, meanwhile, is proving more resilient than expected as the AI investment boom offsets some of the energy shock from the Middle East conflict.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Longer life offsets costs The researchers also examined whether the additional electronics could be economically justified.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of offsets

Verb

Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva production, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutralizes

Verb

Leaders who decide where human judgment is mandatory provide a signal that responsible progress outweighs speed at any cost.

— Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Overall, opposition to data centers outweighs support by 30 points, with polls showing the majority of Republicans oppose the construction of data centers near them.

— Riley Callanan, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of outweighs

Verb

Biological discoveries can offer company executives an opportunity to craft a more positive narrative that counterbalances some of the doomsaying surrounding their products.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast.

— Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025