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
Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
India is an important U.S. partner to counter China’s rising influence.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2025
Greg Norman , Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Each kitchen has a six-burner stove, sinks, prep counters and other equipment to help the students develop and improve their kitchen skills and sanitation practices.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 1 May 2025
Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Many people don’t realize that inmates must purchase nearly all of their personal hygiene products and over the counter drugs through commissary accounts.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Friday that the department is doing daily reviews to revoke visas when a person undertakes activities counter to the national interest or foreign policy of the U.S. government or the person is involved in criminal activity.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Probiotic supplements may help counter this effect by restoring the normal intestinal flora.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
India is an important U.S. partner to counter China’s rising influence.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2025
Noun
All were killed with a 12-gauge shotgun that was found on a kitchen counter.
—Greg Norman , Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Each kitchen has a six-burner stove, sinks, prep counters and other equipment to help the students develop and improve their kitchen skills and sanitation practices.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 1 May 2025
Adjective
Catch up quick: The European Union announced $28 billion in counter tariffs Wednesday in response to Trump's levies on steel and aluminum, escalating the global trade war.
—Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Many people don’t realize that inmates must purchase nearly all of their personal hygiene products and over the counter drugs through commissary accounts.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Even if a person brushes their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste and regularly goes to the dentist, drinking fluoridated tap water still offers a protective bonus, Tomar explains, counter to Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s claim that fluoridation is ineffectual.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Friday that the department is doing daily reviews to revoke visas when a person undertakes activities counter to the national interest or foreign policy of the U.S. government or the person is involved in criminal activity.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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The Motion Picture Association adamantly opposed that idea, and supported the right of other countries to offer film incentives.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The House narrowly approved a spending blueprint that aims to find $1.5 trillion in spending cuts before Trump released his proposal, despite the defections of two Republicans who joined Democrats in opposing the plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Even an accounting measure preferred by the Senate Republicans, which would count the 2017 tax breaks as current policy rather than a new one requiring an offset, still comes up short for covering the full price tag of the new package, which could swell beyond $5 trillion over 10 years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Check out these suggestions, each of which, if multiplied by others, can help subdue climate change: Choose airlines that offer carbon offset programs.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But for grieving parents, the opposite is true: hearing their child’s name, being invited to share memories, and knowing others remember their child is a powerful source of comfort and healing.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Amid all this, a notion took hold that being male meant being the opposite of female.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vermont shows just 25 percent approval and 75 percent disapproval—the most negative margin in the country.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, the company foresees a negative effect of roughly $2 billion due to challenges from foreign currency translation in this quarter.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The surviving theater ruins included the podium, orchestra and several semi-circular rows of stone, measuring about 65 feet across, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most near-Earth objects (NEOs) are asteroids that range in size from about 10 feet to almost 25 miles across.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mothers whose children were killed by drunk drivers fight grief through Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or M.A.D.D.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Families fight, yes, but there’s a mean streak here that feels misplaced.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Equally important are user-friendly solutions that integrate smoothly into existing workflows, striking the right balance between security and usability.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Garcia should do better, but that would be ignoring the real story: this is a world-class save that only happens because of elite positioning, balance, and raw athleticism.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Trump’s aggressive targeting of major law firms, many of which have advocated liberal policy positions and clients, also marks a striking new front in his second-term legal battles, as the administration pressures firms seen as politically hostile or unwilling to back its agenda.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Russia will accrue enormous economic benefits if the United States facilitates its reentry into the world economy, generating revenue that will go directly to rebuilding its military, funding hostile intelligence operations and propping up a regime that’s never far from its next military adventure.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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