as in reversely
in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands
Turn the screw counterclockwise one full turn.
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Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure with winds swirling counterclockwise around it .
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure that is a typical feature of the Northern Hemisphere's winter season, with winds swirling around it counterclockwise.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
The truck rotated counterclockwise and ended up disabled facing south in the inside lane.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Strong winds circulate counterclockwise around this low pressure area, and build up and trap some of the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere across the Arctic.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure that is a typical feature of the Northern Hemisphere's winter season, with winds swirling around it counterclockwise.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
The truck rotated counterclockwise and ended up disabled facing south in the inside lane.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Strong winds circulate counterclockwise around this low pressure area, and build up and trap some of the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere across the Arctic.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterclockwise
backward
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In a fraction of a second, the bison goes from standing to charging, and one or more people are thrown backward or even flung into the air.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From July 17 to Aug. 10, the planet will appear to move backward in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterclockwise. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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