Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblows
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The project also added ticket counters, and airport officials expect to open three new gates in late spring or early summer.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Coffee spots like Pangolin Cafe fuel early trail missions; late nights steer you to craft cocktails, ramen counters, and bars with live local music.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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The blows exchanged were so numerous that The Athletic had to assign Jack Lang to patiently trawl through footage of them all.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The MacBook Neo dealt a series of mighty blows to its budget PC competition, but that Lenovo machine’s Arm processor presented some challenges for the Apple laptop’s iPhone chip.—
Joe Osborne,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Come for the obvious hooks, stay for the more subtle quirks.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brown responds by shoving the officer's hand down, and after the second shove, the officer throws two punches.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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But amid the coronation for their crosstown rival, Gottlieb was looking for anything that told her this Trojans team could take some punches and also give some back in March.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The latest sports/bombing videos were similar to one that featured clips of movies and TV shows interspersed with actual war video.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The manic supercut video (below) features clips from movies and TV shows like Gladiator, Braveheart, Iron Man, Breaking Bad, Deadpool, and Top Gun, and intercuts them with real-life drone strike footage.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 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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Inspired by an Adidas aesthetic, this pair features sporty stripes, a Mary Jane hook-and-loop strap, and a lightweight build that’s perfect for springtime traipsing —with or without socks.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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For 19-year-old Sofi Quintana, simple items like face wipes, nail kits, and cozy socks are more than just essentials.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Araúz was a regular for Panama in the WBC, collecting four hits and three walks in 19 plate appearances and driving in three runs.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Italy starter Michael Lorenzen allowed two hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings to keep the Americans off balance.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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