counteracting 1 of 2

counteracting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of counteract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting
Verb
  • Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This underscores the conflicting considerations to be included in evaluation of the appropriate roles related to our United States military in outer space.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • This phenomenon also deals with Claude’s propensity to behave badly when faced with conflicting goals, including its desire to avoid retraining.
    Steven Levy, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Tomatoes are susceptible to many common plant diseases and modern plant breeding efforts have focused heavily on developing resistant hybrids.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Younger consumers who tend to be renters are finding landlords increasingly resistant to allowing pets.
    Greg Petro, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Washington may face even greater competing crises today than in 2005, when Bush launched the country’s influenza strategy.
    Caitlin Rivers, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.
    Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This favorable review was a contrary opinion sell signal.
    Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • While bullishness indicates positive views on the market, it can also be seen as a contrary indicator when there are signs of excess.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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