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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblows
Noun
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The kitchen balances sleek stainless steel appliances with stone counters and fun, patterned tilework, and the bathrooms mix polished fixtures with statement tile.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026 -
The kitchen includes custom Allmilmo cabinets, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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But outside of these rare exceptions, Mario’s pugilism was quickly retired in lieu of hammer hits and kid-friendly blows.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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As a new generation of commanders rises within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following recent military blows under Operation Epic Fury, analysts warn that this ideology may become even more entrenched.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the brief dust-up, the teens throw a series of wild hooks at each other with few of the punches actually making contact.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The tag team has led to the band’s best collection where super sharp hooks meet ugly, glorious crescendos and curious arrangements.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The latest adaptation of the action video game series is uppercutting its way into theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster season with a flurry of powerful punches.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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One of his most popular early clips featured a Holocaust-denial riff about how many cookies could fit in an oven.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Instagram post featured a compilation video that included clips of Sylvester singing into a microphone during a meal and at a football game, as well as an array of family pictures.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Love Purse collects purses under $20, along with feminine products, deodorant, soap, body lotion, hand sanitizer, dental hygiene and hair care products, slippers and socks, compact mirrors, chocolates and mints, and other items.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The service will blow your socks off.—
Emily Adler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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López pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three hits with seven strikeouts and two walks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kirby gave up six hits over eight innings in his second career complete game — both losses in eight-inning outings — as Mariners lost a series for the first time in 10 meetings with the Rangers going back to September 2023.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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