counterproposal

noun

coun·​ter·​pro·​pos·​al ˈkau̇n-tər-prə-ˌpō-zəl How to pronounce counterproposal (audio)
: a return proposal made by one who has rejected a proposal

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European officials have created a counterproposal which would require a ceasefire to take place before any other action is taken. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025 Her counterproposal: Warp into the planet’s orbit and warp out. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 July 2025 Salary structure and revenue sharing have become a hot topic in the ongoing talks, as players expressed frustration at a recent league counterproposal. Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025 The union made an initial offer in February, and the league’s counterproposal in June forced players across the WNBA — including on the Chicago Sky — to prepare for the possibility of a stoppage. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for counterproposal

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of counterproposal was in 1885

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“Counterproposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterproposal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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