counterblows

noun

variants or counter-blows
plural of counterblow
as in counterstrokes

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  1. counters
  2. blows
  3. counterpunches
  4. hooks
  5. punches
  6. clips
  7. smacks
  8. socks
Noun
  • Bathrooms gleam with dark tile, marble counters, and gold hardware, stocked with Aesop products and Parachute towels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Clean kitchen counters before and after meal prep, and deep clean washing machines and dishwashers every 1–2 months.
    — Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of counters
Noun
  • Guevera also reportedly came to blows with Eddie Kingston in 2022, leading to Kingston’s suspension.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cammisano’s conviction was one of the last major blows against the Kansas City Mafia, with only one major conviction since — when two were convicted in 2013 of burning down the Hereford House in an insurance scheme.
    — Jack Harvel August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of counterpunches
Noun
  • Give me three alternative hooks for the opening line—each should stop a reader mid-scroll, and each should take a different approach.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Over-the-door organizers and hooks can store laundry bags and hangers without eating into floor space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of hooks
Noun
  • And then a full-on brawl with punches exchanged to top it off.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Its unfiltered approach blends big laughs with social commentary and emotional gut punches, a combination that immediately drew Belli in.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • While each episode is designed to be quick to consume on a mobile phone, together the clips weave together plotlines that can stretch the length of a feature film.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Four clips from the series guided a conversation about its making, its reputation for being ahead of its time and the television landscape that has changed dramatically since its 2015 premiere.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Definition of smacks
Noun
  • Wearing long sleeves, pants and socks can also help prevent mosquito bites.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The children, who went barefoot and shirtless, tried on Gajdusek’s shoes and socks and examined the texture of his skin.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of socks
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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