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counteraction

noun

Definition of counteraction

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a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective the wind serves as a counteraction to gravity, making it possible for a kite to remain airborne

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Recent Examples of counteraction Sufficient counteraction is needed to force them to seek peace. — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025

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For breakfast, go and grab a stool at the counter at Nagle's Apothecary Cafe and order the daily frittata.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Beijing, however, holds counter-leverage through its dominance of the rare earths used in humanoid actuators and motors, Wang said.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of counter

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Dylan’s attorney, Kerry Garvis Wright, countered by saying a non-settling defendant such as Scott is only entitled to an offset for settlement of economic damages.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Axelrod suggested Melton try throwing his cutter more like a four-seam fastball, with a slight offset on the grip.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of offset

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State Board of Education member Brandon Hall, a pastor from Weatherford who voted for the mandate, framed the changes as a corrective.

— Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Officials argue that graduate debt accounts for more than one-third of the federal student loan portfolio, making tightening limits a necessary fiscal corrective.

— David S. Shapiro, STAT, 30 June 2026

Definition of corrective

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