as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of countered
As we were carted to our bungalow late on a Friday night, my husband joked that the main gate’s grand entrance had a Jurassic Park feel, to which our bellhop countered that it had also been compared to a White Lotus resort.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
But Marion countered with a three-pointer by Morgan, and layups by Carmen Cisero, Morgan and A'layah Smith, the latter giving the Lady Pats a 16-6 lead after the first quarter.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Singh countered that the documents were necessary to show the students’ intent and provided circumstantial evidence of their motivations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Grenell countered that ex officio members don’t get a vote.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Skubal, 29, sought a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Tigers countered with an offer of $19 million.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors countered that the charges were legally sound, and that the stalking did have a violent intent — Thompson's murder.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
DeSantis countered Wednesday afternoon with his declaration of a special session to start April 20 — the same day qualifying was scheduled to start.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
American importers have countered that argument, telling CNBC that tariff refunds would be relatively simple.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
But Marion countered with a three-pointer by Morgan, and layups by Carmen Cisero, Morgan and A'layah Smith, the latter giving the Lady Pats a 16-6 lead after the first quarter.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Singh countered that the documents were necessary to show the students’ intent and provided circumstantial evidence of their motivations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Grenell countered that ex officio members don’t get a vote.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Skubal, 29, sought a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Tigers countered with an offer of $19 million.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors countered that the charges were legally sound, and that the stalking did have a violent intent — Thompson's murder.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
DeSantis countered Wednesday afternoon with his declaration of a special session to start April 20 — the same day qualifying was scheduled to start.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
American importers have countered that argument, telling CNBC that tariff refunds would be relatively simple.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countered
Verb
-
In the December meeting, five residents opposed the censure and one was for it.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Most of Eatonville’s town council has opposed the deal since it was introduced.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Firefighters fought the fire both inside and outside the house, and additional firefighters went inside to search for people.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
-
And neither do the AI-skeptics who fought the hardest for it.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
This phrase was born on social media and its effects can be combatted with intervention from parents.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2025
-
Pureval countered that the city leadership combatted crime through numerous measures, including implementing a stricter curfew and recruiting more officers.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Countered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countered. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
