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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
Damaging a beloved community space intended to foster reflection and bring hope to the whole community is counter productive.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
County attorney Jan Little countered that Corpus’ reform agenda could not excuse misconduct.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
This may seem counter-productive, but after blotting away as much wine as possible, spray the stain with plain water or club soda to dilute the tannins that cause the stain.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Secret Service agreed with the inspector general's assessment of the counter sniper team and are working on hiring more officers to become counter snipers.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
And Trump is acting counter to federal law in doing so, which is no surprise for him.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
Damaging a beloved community space intended to foster reflection and bring hope to the whole community is counter productive.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Noun
Chinese officials have watched with unease the elevation of the Quad security dialogue between India, the US and its allies Australia and Japan, widely seen as a bid to counter China.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
County attorney Jan Little countered that Corpus’ reform agenda could not excuse misconduct.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Terminal 4 is home to check-in counters for AirFrance, Bulgaria Air, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Vueling and WestJet, among others.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
This may seem counter-productive, but after blotting away as much wine as possible, spray the stain with plain water or club soda to dilute the tannins that cause the stain.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Equally striking was the array of counter-drone systems.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Secret Service agreed with the inspector general's assessment of the counter sniper team and are working on hiring more officers to become counter snipers.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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In another example, Francis came out in support of civil unions for same-sex couples, something previously opposed by the Vatican’s doctrine office.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Immediately pour icing over warm Cake, spreading evenly using an offset spatula.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Just take a peek at the Walker Edison Sprague nightstand and its unexpected offset wood detail on the solid pine drawers.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Following a Week 1 loss to Appalachian State, where the scoreboard wasn’t indicative of how lopsided the game was, Saturday night’s matchup was the opposite.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The view of experts is the opposite.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, a number of attendees posted negative comments about the event on social media, with many claiming that the experience was chaotic and poorly organized.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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But let’s face it - any kind of drama on social media, positive or negative, is good for any reality competition show (or any series, for that matter).—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Average ratings have dropped across almost all areas covered in the report.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors stretch 150 feet across, framing uninterrupted sea views while allowing the interior to flow seamlessly onto terraces that seem to hover over the water below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Among other resources, two engines have also been deployed to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her grandfather served in World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Late in the second quarter, facing second-and-10 from the Pittsburgh 35, Rodgers led receiver Calvin Austin III perfectly with one of those off-balance wrist-flick throws 14 yards past the line of scrimmage from the far hash, for a 30-yard gain.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels for electricity.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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