COUNTERED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

countered

verb

past tense of counter

as in opposed

to strive to reduce or eliminate efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

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Recent Examples of countered Khanna countered that most billionaires' wealth is liquid public stock, and some wealthy individuals support the measure. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The Texans countered Mesidor’s pressure with quick throws from quarterback Davis Mills, a veteran backup to starter CJ Stroud. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026 Hochul countered by touting her own record in lowering crime. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Jolly countered that Donalds is ignoring pressing economic issues. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Trump countered by demanding Iran pay compensation of its own. — Anniek Bao,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Attorneys for the preservation group countered that the lack of a White House ballroom doesn’t constitute a national security emergency. — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 The Royals countered with three additional runs in the bottom of the eighth. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers countered with a one-run rally in the fourth, and Teoscar Hernández hit a solo home run onto Waveland Avenue in the sixth inning. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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At a recent information session hosted by the county, about half of the people who delivered public comments were in favor of keeping the plant open, and half were vehemently opposed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Widely favored by environmentalists and government planners, the idea is generally opposed by real estate agents and anyone who owns a house or business at the beach.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

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High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with firetrucks and bulldozers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with fire trucks and bulldozers.

— Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026