counterblows

variants or counter-blows
plural of counterblow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblows
Noun
  • These tiers can help display more petite refreshments, adding depth to your tablescape or saving space on your tables and counters.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • Why scent is trending right now Social media did what perfume counters could not.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 June 2026
  • Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • These heavy-duty clothespins hold up to strong winds, and every pin has two bonus hooks on either side to add extra items on hangers.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles.
    Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.
    Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
  • No such punches could be seen on the video.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Magomedov’s rare twister submission in 77 seconds and Chokheli’s 23-second leg-kick blitz were the standout grappling and striking clips.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • While grainy, distorted clips of the Beatles’ Top of the Pops visit existed, a complete and clean copy of the footage was believed lost for good… until Thursday, when British conservation non-profit Film Is Fabulous!
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
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
Noun
  • Players might also take scissors to their socks as a solution to ward off cramping or reduce muscle strains and fatigue during a grueling 90-minute game.
    Alex Connor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • My current favorites are ruffle socks for a more feminine outfit or scrunch socks for a cozier look.
    Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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