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
Opponents countered that the bill was duplicative of those prior efforts but might cast an even wider net to criminalize people unnecessarily.
—
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Nurses countered that top hospital executives make millions of dollars a year while saddling nurses with unmanageable workloads.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Attorneys for the tech companies have countered that a child experiencing mental health issues after using a platform does not mean social media is responsible for the child's problems.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Trump’s team has countered in court that the president did not need approval from lawmakers because the project is not using taxpayer dollars and instead is being funded by private donations.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Burks countered with his own 3 and Punch followed with a shot in the lane and TCU would never get closer.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the steps countered Palestinian Authority land registration efforts in areas where Israel maintains civil and military control.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The Federalists countered that both the states and the federal government would share the power to determine election procedures.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
However, Save Austin Now has countered that a charter amendment is necessary to ensure sustained fiscal accountability, since changes to the charter require voter approval.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Nurses countered that top hospital executives make millions of dollars a year while saddling nurses with unmanageable workloads.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Attorneys for the tech companies have countered that a child experiencing mental health issues after using a platform does not mean social media is responsible for the child's problems.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Trump’s team has countered in court that the president did not need approval from lawmakers because the project is not using taxpayer dollars and instead is being funded by private donations.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Burks countered with his own 3 and Punch followed with a shot in the lane and TCU would never get closer.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the steps countered Palestinian Authority land registration efforts in areas where Israel maintains civil and military control.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The Federalists countered that both the states and the federal government would share the power to determine election procedures.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
However, Save Austin Now has countered that a charter amendment is necessary to ensure sustained fiscal accountability, since changes to the charter require voter approval.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countered
Verb
-
Images of piles of body bags and videos of government agents in Iran firing indiscriminately on protesters opposed to the country’s repressive regime have left experts and world leaders alike struggling to investigate just how many people the ayatollah’s forces have killed in recent weeks.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
-
In a Thursday court filing, the defense opposed a recent prosecution motion to treat the case as a grand conspiracy rather than a simple snap protest.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
When her parents fought, Roberts Giuffre would huddle with her little brother, covering his ears.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Mayweather has fought in eight exhibition matches since, the last one coming against John Gotti III — the grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti — in Mexico City in August 2024.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
