counterclockwise
adverb
coun·ter·clock·wise
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈkläk-ˌwīz 
: in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front
counterclockwise
adjective
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Complete 10 circles clockwise and 10 circles counterclockwise.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
That includes opening all doors inside your home to improve air circulation and closing all drapes and blinds during the day to keep your home cooler.
Run ceiling fans counterclockwise to push the cool air down.
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Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
While the standard ballroom line of dance travels counterclockwise around the floor, the White House ballroom may, at times, switch to clockwise, instantly creating a room full of line-of-dance criminals, which is a deportable offense.
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Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
That includes opening all doors inside your home to improve air circulation and closing all drapes and blinds during the day to keep your home cooler.
Run ceiling fans counterclockwise to push the cool air down.
—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
While the standard ballroom line of dance travels counterclockwise around the floor, the White House ballroom may, at times, switch to clockwise, instantly creating a room full of line-of-dance criminals, which is a deportable offense.
—
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for counterclockwise
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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterclockwise. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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counterclockwise
adverb
coun·ter·clock·wise
ˌkau̇nt-ər-ˈkläk-ˌwīz
: in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate
counterclockwise
adjective
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