counterblows

variants or counter-blows
plural of counterblow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblows
Noun
  • Responding authorities found the residence in disarray, with blood splattered on the furniture, walls, floor and counters, the DA's office said.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The city has a strong reputation for dive bars, sandwich counters, and an abundance of pierogie spots—there’s no shortage of places to explore.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Both offenses traded blows, with Brewer receiver Devan Roberts landing the last one.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Tense exchanges and frequent interruptions have marked the evening, as both candidates seek to land decisive blows ahead of Election Day.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Disposals for fishing lines and hooks were added and bike racks installed at the base of the pier.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In this modern farmhouse entryway, a dark gray rug with a black and gray pattern keeps the space functional while contrasting the bright white walls and door and tying in the dark hardwood floors, wall hooks, and rustic bench.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While critics may feel Baumbach is pulling his punches, Oscars voters could appreciate that spirit of generosity toward those in the movie business.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Early in the contest, Toronto’s big punches arrived.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Murphy also attempted to debunk the DHS claims that Chicago police abandoned federal agents after the ramming incident by showing videos of Chicago police officers on scene after Martinez was shot, and clips of officers wiping their eyes after being affected by teargas deployed by agents.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
  • They were given over 30 hours of material on a thumbdrive, dash cam footage, body camera recordings, and clips from community Ring cameras, all of which were jumbled, out of date, and often missing the associated audio.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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