counterreactions

noun

variants or counter-reactions
plural of counterreaction
as in reactions

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  1. reactions
  2. answers
  3. replies
Noun
  • People in the comments were quick to fire off plenty of reactions and responses to the two country stars performing together.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because the reactions occur in containers, sensors can measure them.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of reactions
Noun
  • Ultimately, Kipe said, the podcast is about helping others who are looking for answers.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Helping other families Their experience seeking answers in Amy’s case and hearing other families describe similar struggles, prompted Shawn and Angie to consider starting a nonprofit years ago.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of answers
Noun
  • Many of the offensive and controversial remarks came in freewheeling replies to otherwise anodyne comments about current events, politics or games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The council member then upbraided the SpaceX representative for the vagueness of some of her replies.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of replies
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