Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterattackers
Noun
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026 -
Gay men were portrayed as both predators and prey, feeding into dangerous stereotypes at a time when the community was fighting for survival.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This leads to more efficient fixes and a security posture aligned with how attackers actually operate in complex environments.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Other attackers Arsenal admire include Champions League final opponent Bradley Barcola, Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi and Ajax winger Mika Godts.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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While Lala and Gibbs are enjoying their cute moment, and the team is celebrating its rebranding to NCIS, their colleague Randy (Caleb Foote) is kidnapped by unknown assailants.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The sword serves as a warning to invaders, and there have been plenty over the centuries.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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This natural method can be a gentle yet effective way to protect your plants from these common invaders.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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“Counterattackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterattackers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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