counterblows

variants or counter-blows
plural of counterblow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblows
Noun
  • Folks swear by it for everything from wiping down kitchen counters to freshening up laundry, but despite its many uses, apple cider vinegar isn’t the miracle cleaner for everything.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In Birmingham, Selfridges is planning another beauty hall, which will reach completion in November with 37 new counters and a dedicated fragrance space.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The assailant stopped mid-speech and delivered two blows straight to Antao’s face.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Large companies can absorb the blows, but the dry cleaner, toy importer, or family-run retailer cannot.
    Jacob Bennett, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Verbatim bell hooks Writer and academic, teacher and activist.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Put wall hooks in between the bins for hanging jackets and satchels.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But when the weather turns crisp, visitors should turn their attention to the interior of the park, where New England hardwoods like oak, maple, and beech offer punches of color to the evergreen forest.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Even after three seasons, the series still delivers unexpected twists and gut-punches.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.
    Mike Feibus, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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