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
Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
High Hopes The Cybertruck debuted with great fanfare in late 2023, diversifying Tesla’s lineup as a rugged bruiser of a vehicle to counter the sleek Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan that account for the vast majority of the company’s auto sales.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Tensions rose on May 5 when a couple hundred counter-protesters showed up, but the standoff ended peacefully.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
That would give Japan some very credible counter-strike capabilities if push came to shove.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
That potentially runs counter with a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confront or question an accuser.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Fast-food restaurants, however, are attempting to counter rising costs by upping the ante on value menus, meal deals, and other ways for hungry consumers to save money.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
High Hopes The Cybertruck debuted with great fanfare in late 2023, diversifying Tesla’s lineup as a rugged bruiser of a vehicle to counter the sleek Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan that account for the vast majority of the company’s auto sales.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
And some advanced mines have counters that will let a certain number of ships pass before detonating.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Tensions rose on May 5 when a couple hundred counter-protesters showed up, but the standoff ended peacefully.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Incidentally, said charity is counter to my belief system but the gift would be in my name.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
That would give Japan some very credible counter-strike capabilities if push came to shove.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Defenders, meanwhile, counter that conservatives are trying to stop people from exercising their right to vote for similarly partisan reasons.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
That potentially runs counter with a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confront or question an accuser.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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There was no sign former leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be freed or if the pardon would include the thousands of political detainees imprisoned for opposing military rule.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yarris’ case is also familiar to many fans of Joe Rogan, since Yarris, who became an advocate for those who oppose the death penalty, sat for interviews just before the pandemic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The significance of the fault and recognition of its large cumulative offset would not be fully appreciated until the advent of plate tectonics more than 50 years later.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lastly, what about those spending offsets?—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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But critics warn the opposite — that loosening requirements could weaken oversight and allow lower-quality accreditors into the system.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Drug and alcohol screenings came back negative.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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European luxury brands pulled the French stock market into negative territory on Tuesday as a raft of disappointing earnings weighed on the sector.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And as impressive as its rings may be, the planet also boasts an immense hexagonal vortex almost 30,000 km across at its north pole—so huge Earth could comfortably pass through one of its sides.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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The piece stands nearly nine-feet-tall and spans more than five feet across.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mike Judd, a lawyer for a coalition of media organizations including The Associated Press that are fighting to preserve access, said Graf so far has focused on whether his rules inside the courtroom are being followed, not what the media is saying outside of court.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ackman is famous for fighting his way through deals; launching aggressive campaigns that invest in companies and force management to adopt measures like cutting costs or spinning off assets.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wilson made a diving stop on Andrew McCutchen's grounder up the middle in the second, spun and made an off-balance throw to first for the out while falling on the outfield grass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our city workers have consistently risen above the vitriol and accusations of hostile political leaders to do the jobs that our residents expect.—
Venus Molina,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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