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
  • Some cabinetry and shelving provide storage, and quartz counters round out the space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Long before fast-food counters and coffee shops became fixtures of American life, luncheonettes gave generations of Americans an inexpensive place to grab a meal and helped change where women could eat, work and socialize in public.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of counters
Noun
  • The sales of Maxence Lacroix and Daniel Munoz particularly are big blows.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of counterpunches
Noun
  • Product categories marketed specifically to renters, like peel-and-stick everything, removable adhesive hooks and screw-in showerheads, have expanded to meet that demand.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Most cabin ship walls are metal, and these easy-to-pack hooks hold up to 30 pounds and stick with no adhesive required.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of hooks
Noun
  • The town, which has fewer than 1,000 residents and is just south of the Broward border, punches above its weight on the luxury real estate market.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Labor Day Gaming Laptop Deals For gamers and power users seeking solid performance under $1,000, the MSI Cyborg 15 punches well above its weight.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • The film skillfully repurposes its clips and is not above snark.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There would be no concert previews or early radio release or teaser clips to prepare the way.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 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
  • In a move that avoids excessive bulkiness, a pair of simple Mary Janes layered with some socks will keep you cozy and stylish.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • These are some of my favorite socks for cycling and working out, thanks to their supportive fit and variety of color options.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of socks
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