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
Co-host and former Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce countered his brother's stance.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Republicans countered that leverage with one big, obvious lie – accusing Democrats of shutting down the government in a bid to secure billions of dollars in federal funding to pay for health care for undocumented immigrants.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
But Norby Williamson, president of production and programming for parent company Main Street Sports Group, countered that FanDuel SN is actually in a spending mode, and that the Denver plan will ultimately benefit viewers and telecasts.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Meta countered that its protections for young people extend to AI interactions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Republicans countered that the proposal would have kept the lights on for several weeks, offering more time for negotiations.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.
—Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
But others countered that nothing justified the owners' behavior.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
While prosecutors countered that the charge was brought in time, Judge Paul Goldspring ultimately sided with the defense.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Republicans countered that leverage with one big, obvious lie – accusing Democrats of shutting down the government in a bid to secure billions of dollars in federal funding to pay for health care for undocumented immigrants.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
But Norby Williamson, president of production and programming for parent company Main Street Sports Group, countered that FanDuel SN is actually in a spending mode, and that the Denver plan will ultimately benefit viewers and telecasts.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Meta countered that its protections for young people extend to AI interactions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Republicans countered that the proposal would have kept the lights on for several weeks, offering more time for negotiations.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.
—Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
But others countered that nothing justified the owners' behavior.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
While prosecutors countered that the charge was brought in time, Judge Paul Goldspring ultimately sided with the defense.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countered
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The Israel Defense Forces’ chief of staff, Maj Gen Eyal Zamir, adamantly opposed the latest decision to take over Gaza City, and questioned the high-risk operation targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite pressure to act, Americans are, by and large, opposed to raising the FRA.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Long before the creation of DEI departments formally driving pedagogy in public schools, the ADL had proudly hailed itself as an organization that combatted antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.—
Sahar Mustafah
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Grammy winner combated the high temperatures in Long Beach by wearing a pair of open micro-denim shorts and a white T-shirt that’s part of her album merchandise, and covered her growing baby bump.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Countered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countered. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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