Thesaurus results for RECTIFIERS

rectifiers

noun

plural of rectifier

as in antidotes

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues

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Recent Examples of rectifiers Dimaag’s solution comprises batteries and control software that work with devices that switch electricity from AC to DC called rectifiers. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 Technicians will replace obsolete components, including transistors and rectifiers, before rebuilding and testing each unit. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 Once inside the sites, the group collected equipment, namely rectifiers. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

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And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

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The pandemic marked a shift in business because the new storefront was busy with customers looking for natural remedies to fight COVID-19.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Here’s what consumers should know about the recall, including all affected products and remedies.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of remedies

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The article emphasizes that leaders must prioritize organizational interventions, such as de-emphasizing long hours and offering clinical sleep support like CBT-I, rather than just personal solutions.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of solutions

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Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
While the companies overlap in oncology, cardiovascular disease and immunology, their pipelines are largely complementary, with AstraZeneca stronger in solid tumors and Bristol Myers Squibb more focused on blood cancers and cell therapies.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

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