as in remedy
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
hoped that taking dance lessons would prove to be an antidote for her loneliness
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Recent Examples of antidote
The red-eyed alien in question is zapped back to its hive, and the Doctor gives Ruby an antidote to drink so that she can’t be tracked.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Pope Leo can be, perhaps already is, the antidote to Trump and the fake Christian spirituality of evangelicals who support him.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
Transparency is another antidote to the blame game.
—David Chapman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Real live interviews are the only antidote to digital manipulation.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Pope Leo can be, perhaps already is, the antidote to Trump and the fake Christian spirituality of evangelicals who support him.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
Transparency is another antidote to the blame game.
—David Chapman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Real live interviews are the only antidote to digital manipulation.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for antidote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
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After a decision comes down, Google is expected to file a request for a stay of the remedies.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Hopefully, a remedy is finally on the way in the form of crossplay.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Key Takeaways Botox is a temporary solution for reducing wrinkles and fine lines.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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The Civic Committee, Civic Federation and Better Government Association have consistently advocated for comprehensive solutions to address this major, intractable issue.—
Derek Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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This includes research for studying biotic resistance, identifying the earliest precursors of breast cancer, breaking barriers to deliver effective drugs for Alzheimer's disease, studying microbial evolution and researching cures for ALS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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The foundation also works to find a cure to epilepsy and end SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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