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
  • Russia says Ukraine deliberately blocks supplies and evacuations; Kyiv counters that Moscow is effectively holding civilians hostage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Granite counters and a mini-split air-conditioning unit round out the room, which acts like a hub, connecting to multiple other spaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of counters
Noun
  • The company has suffered from several high-profile legal blows this year that have resulted in multibillion-dollar penalties.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine and Russia trading energy infrastructure blows aren't helping the situation either.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of counterpunches
Noun
  • At his suggestion, Gray began to dive into writings by Gilles Deleuze, bell hooks and Frantz Fanon, thinkers who engaged questions of difference, race and identity.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The screw lock feature is also available on wide-gap hooks nowadays, which are used in a plethora of bass presentations from weedless rigging, to Texas rigging, to Carolina rigging.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hooks
Noun
  • The farm offers a punch card to residents for $18 and is good for up to 14 punches or around 21 bags of debris.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Hadribeaj attacked the body early, crouching beneath Fundora’s punches and landing looping shots over the top.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • Around 2013, the channel picked up steam as the couple began posting reaction videos to viral social media clips.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The clips of the event that surfaced show male dancers in cowboy hats dancing and stripping on stage, reports the Daily Mail.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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
  • On the day of our interview, Gilbert said, Danny recorded a voiceover and distributed socks to homeless people.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, the business has expanded into other products including dress shirts, socks, accessories, sportswear and tailored clothing for many of the country’s top brands and retailers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of socks
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