as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture
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as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
her version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened
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as in negative
opposed to one's interests
was unprepared for such a strong counter campaign by opponents of the legislative bill
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Recent Examples of counter
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
They’re countered by 40-plus points from all of Matthew Sylvia (81 points), Evan Walker, Pheonix Fortier and Toby Beaulac for the Bernardians.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
They are not collected at checkout counters.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Also important are counter-drone systems that can defend against attacks, according to BTIG analyst Andre Madrid.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams counter with a veteran signal-caller in Matthew Stafford, who has thrown for over 2,400 yards this season, and their offense is powered by explosive playmakers.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Miami countered by intentionally fouling with a 25-point lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
They’re countered by 40-plus points from all of Matthew Sylvia (81 points), Evan Walker, Pheonix Fortier and Toby Beaulac for the Bernardians.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Kosloske, who went behind a checkout counter, fired three shots.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
They are not collected at checkout counters.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
There’s a bar toward the back with counter seating and TV viewing, where patrons can sip iced tea or Ethiopian beers like Meta and Habesha.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Also important are counter-drone systems that can defend against attacks, according to BTIG analyst Andre Madrid.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The shoes featured a curved back counter revealing more of her foot, with a modern yet classic round-toe and a slight platform on the front of the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams counter with a veteran signal-caller in Matthew Stafford, who has thrown for over 2,400 yards this season, and their offense is powered by explosive playmakers.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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The organization recognized her history of opposing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and named her the 2025 recipient of the prize in October.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stanton opposed it, and urged the group to hold out for a universal-suffrage law, though no such amendment was forthcoming.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a pat of butter that melts just so, heat up an offset spatula and give it a swipe.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Austin, one of the most expensive housing markets in Texas, Wegmann has seen city investments in affordable housing offset that problem.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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While many travelers obsess over picking the perfect stateroom for their cruise vacation, travel advisors often recommend doing the opposite.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Better than the opposite for sure.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their advocacy reflects a growing consensus that social media’s negative effects on kids’ mental health and social lives outweigh the benefits.—
Ramesh Ponnuru,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Average negative evaluation stood at 67 percent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The apartment’s centerpiece—the building’s former boardroom—is cavernous, stretching about 47 feet across with ceilings rising more than 14 feet overhead.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz is only about 20 miles at its narrowest point, and the Gulf itself is only a few hundred miles across at its widest.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy noted that providing interceptors was not enough to help fight drone attacks.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Pakistan denied targeting civilians, as fighting between the neighbors entered its third week.—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Italy starter Michael Lorenzen allowed two hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings to keep the Americans off balance.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Techa Tungateja/Getty Images Elevated living costs, growing credit card balances and lingering financial strain from the past few years have pushed many borrowers to reconsider their debt strategies right now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Handling a hostile environment Texas coach Jim Schlossnagle said his team knew what to expect from Bobcat Ballpark.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brasília was built from scratch, in the middle of nowhere, in the hostile climate of the Cerrado—a savanna-like biome—hundreds of miles from any highway, railway, or airport.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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