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
Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The new Type-12, however, would provide Japan with counter-strike or pre-emptive strike capabilities to hit targets from its shores.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Work the office was doing was transferred to a new one now staffed with contractors and employees with limited experience working directly on counter-Iran initiatives, according to a former State Department official.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 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
The Avelo Airlines ticket counter at Concord’s airport was bustling on a recent Wednesday morning with a long line of travelers carrying bags bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The new Type-12, however, would provide Japan with counter-strike or pre-emptive strike capabilities to hit targets from its shores.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The hotel owners responded with a counter claim, and the court ruled in their favor in 2022.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Work the office was doing was transferred to a new one now staffed with contractors and employees with limited experience working directly on counter-Iran initiatives, according to a former State Department official.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 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 best way to oppose the hanging of these posters is to study the arguments the state made in favor of them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Kansas branch of the National Education Association opposed legislation prohibiting elementary students from using computers or tablets at all.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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On the flip side, fast running is pretty much the opposite of slow running.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sparks and bullets fly when these opposites are partnered to track down a billion-dollar cache of deadly opioids stolen from the vault of a multinational pharmaceutical company that threaten to flood the streets of Chicago.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Texas Education Agency has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by one of the state’s largest teachers unions over the agency’s investigations into educators who made negative comments about Charlie Kirk after his assassinations.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Positive customer feedback often highlights responsive communication and knowledgeable staff, while some negative reviews note that not all cases result in successful debt resolution.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
18 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
Verb
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But is everyone really fighting in this scenario?—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Michael Loria The war with Iran has sparked fighting throughout the Middle East, including in Lebanon where Israel and Iran ally Hezbollah have been fighting intermittently for generations.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This tinted moisturizer Is the perfect balance of effortless and effective.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Preparing well as a team is the Tommies’ primary order of business until the puck is dropped in what is sure to be a hostile environment for the visitors.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
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Later that year, local outlet Washington City Paper also reported on allegations of a hostile work environment under Pettigrew.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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