Thesaurus results for COUNTERACTIVE

counteractive

adjective

Definition of counteractive

as in beneficial

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Recent Examples of counteractive Advertisers were eager to spend on sports, tentpole events on broadcast TV, and, in a counteractive maneuver, NBCUniversal’s Bravo. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2026 Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025

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Adjective

Unlike tobacco, a static product with no real defensible qualities outside of recreation, consumer technology is ever evolving, and the lines between harmfully addictive and beneficial to society can be extremely blurry.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Also, ants are a beneficial insect and may not even be harming your plants.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

But methanol is more lethal, say the article authors, and methanol poisoning often requires antidotal therapy as well as supporting therapy and critical care.

— Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 23 June 2020
Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone.

— Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2019

Definition of antidotal

Adjective

But the chemical composition of Shingrix might explain its salutary effects on dementia and heart disease, if borne out by randomized clinical trials designed to generate stronger evidence of cause and effect.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026
Just being in a room with her family was salutary; the kids could read to her instead of the other way around.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of salutary

Adjective

Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Starter Davis Martin said the veterans who have been in past playoff pushes have been helpful.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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