as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective the belief that higher interest rates are an effective counterforce to inflationary pressures

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Recent Examples of counterforce Achieving peace in Gaza will therefore require a counterforce to Israel’s domestic political pressures. Eric Levitz, Vox, 3 June 2024 The idea is for two pylons to be attached to a special structure on the tower with cables that are expected to exert a counterforce should the tower start tipping more dangerously. Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Lynch’s portrayal of Rita — a fiercely independent woman with a strong sense of her beliefs — is inspired, a quiet, grounding counterforce to Ben-Adir’s moodier depiction. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024 First was the possibility that the United States was building new conventional weapons that could be used to attack China’s nuclear forces, a strategy known as conventional counterforce. M. Taylor Fravel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for counterforce
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Noun
  • Blue Stone counters and Thermador appliances trail the space with Sailor Blue cabinetry, too, ahead of an area that seats four by coastline views.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 May 2025
  • Separate each type of flower and greenery into small vases or jars with water, then line them on the counter to create your floral bar.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Any offsets or wage garnishment launched on a borrower’s loan will stop.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
  • After offset or wage garnishment has begun, borrowers can still object or request a hearing, but that won’t stop the offset or garnishment unless the borrower ultimately prevails. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Understanding and respecting your partner’s preferred method of recharging is essential for emotional balance within the relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Midrange and pro options like the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Nikon Z 8 have larger bodies and grips for better balance with larger lenses.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025

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“Counterforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterforce. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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