Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblows
Noun
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The counters were regularly wiped clean because of messy diaper changes and after meals.—
Jenny Hughes,
Parents,
28 May 2026 -
The Michelin Guide on Thursday afternoon announced that a pair of chef counters, Emelina in West Palm Beach and Mutra in North Miami, each earned one star.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Noun
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From there, the two schools traded blows until intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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According to the coroner, there was evidence of nine blows to the victim’s head and neck.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Noun
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If the ball hooks or drops, Arvada West might have have celebrated a state title three decades in the making.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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With its shout-along hooks and pop drama, Jack Antonoff’s latest isn’t so different from the others, but his myopic views on modern life and celebrity are becoming harder to bear.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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For a sparsely populated state with only four votes in the Electoral College, Maine punches above its weight politically, which is reflected in the $300 million spent already by the campaigns and dark money Political Action Committees.—
David Millward,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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After punches were thrown, both players were suspended seven games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The clips, totaling about 15 minutes, give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the show.—
Judith Y. Kim,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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Red and green accents on the branding, heel and tongue reference the character’s shoes and hair clips.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bath products are custom designed for the hotel itself, and made with a range of natural ingredients, while the towels and robes are both made from natural cotton knits—as are the socks left in your room to forgo the waste pairs of slippers can bring.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Lastly, using tools such as noise-canceling headphones, a sleep mask, blue-light-blocking glasses, and even compression socks will help leaders arrive at their destination in better form.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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