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
Designing more and better platforms to support democracy can be an antidote to the wave of global autocracy that is increasingly bolstered by tech platforms that tighten public control.
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Lisa Schirch, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Any sort of creative activity involves expression, which is a great antidote to depression.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Our voices and our stories can serve as an antidote to fascism and authoritarianism.
—Raquel Willis, Time, 19 June 2025
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Lisa Schirch, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Any sort of creative activity involves expression, which is a great antidote to depression.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Our voices and our stories can serve as an antidote to fascism and authoritarianism.
—Raquel Willis, Time, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for antidote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidote
Noun
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Sabraw ordered the government last month to renew its contract with Acacia as part of its remedy for violating the settlement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Most sea lice rashes can be treated with at-home remedies.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Noun
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These solutions include providing teachers with the tools and science for improving literacy, family engagement.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Leave the solution on for a few minutes to loosen dirt and product build-up.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The expert emphasized, however, that hypnosis is not a standalone cure for problem drinking.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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While minoxidil is not a cure for TE, it has been used off-label for this condition.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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