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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Google countered Disney in its response, calling on Disney to allow ABC and ESPN channels to return to YouTube TV while negotiations on the fees for the full suite of channels continue.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Vinicius Jr also thrived in the Italian’s counter-attacking tactical setup, which was designed at least in part to suit his pace and direct running, and delivered the club’s two most recent Champions League trophies in 2022 and 2024.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Patients usually recover on their own and can take steps to manage symptoms, including using over-the counter medications for pain and fever and making sure to stay hydrated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Benjamin D. Summers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This particular 40 mm reference (W1SP10) has a stainless-steel case and bracelet with rose-gold accents and a grey dial with a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
To counter the darkness outside, the original article suggests bringing in bright colors.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Google countered Disney in its response, calling on Disney to allow ABC and ESPN channels to return to YouTube TV while negotiations on the fees for the full suite of channels continue.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Maybe, but with a few hundred passengers hitting the counter at once, those pens disappear fast.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Vinicius Jr also thrived in the Italian’s counter-attacking tactical setup, which was designed at least in part to suit his pace and direct running, and delivered the club’s two most recent Champions League trophies in 2022 and 2024.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The counter-drug campaign, which legal experts argue could violate the law, has faced criticism from regional leaders such as Colombia's President Gustavo Petro.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Patients usually recover on their own and can take steps to manage symptoms, including using over-the counter medications for pain and fever and making sure to stay hydrated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
There exist mathematical frameworks that, counter to conventional methods, reveal with absolute clarity the probability an institution will meet its spending policy—and provide the engineering principles to maximize it.
—Benjamin D. Summers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This particular 40 mm reference (W1SP10) has a stainless-steel case and bracelet with rose-gold accents and a grey dial with a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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Kentucky Republican Rand Paul has opposed the legislation on multiple occasions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The group exhausts and irritates opposing pitchers.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deceleration in hiring, uptick in corporate layoffs, still-weak consumer confidence, struggling housing market are all partial offsets to the thriving corporate and capex sector.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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With an increasing share of capital migrating to passive, private credit provides compelling active management offset—and one that also contributes to the long-term health of our economy.—
Mike Terwilliger,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers should consider doing the opposite and wait until 2026 to donate their cash to get a deduction, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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While most of us would see a hug as something positive, new research from New York's Binghamton University suggests that not every embrace comes from a place of affection—in fact, quite the opposite.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The negative response to Beijing’s tactics also prompted the G7 to vow a united front against the export controls, Yardeni pointed out.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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If the bat is negative, individuals will not need post-exposure treatment.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Helm’s valley, though it is being grazed by herds, hunted across by packs and stooped upon from above, seems a bit – dull.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The circular stone ruins stretched about 40 feet across and matched the general design of a Roman burial mound, or tumulus, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More than other age groups, teens have to fight to stay on a schedule that doesn't match their biology.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, every nook and cranny is a thoughtful balance of comfort and refined elegance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Heading into a hostile environment at the Rogers Centre, the Dodgers must defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in Games 6 and 7 to clinch their second-straight World Series title.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plot details are very hazy, but the word on the street is that the story centers on a ne’er-do-well smuggler who finds himself in the middle of a deadly double-cross while on a job in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in him surrounded by bodies, hostile mercenaries and thirsty sharks alike.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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