COUNTERINFLUENCE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

counterinfluence

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Definition of counterinfluence

as in influence

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The audience is therefore not just a number sitting underneath a creator’s profile, but part of the influence itself.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Crane and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell still wield considerable influence in baseball operations matters, a setup that all prospective candidates must already understand.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of influence

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This could give Iran additional leverage in its war with the United States.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Gauthier didn’t have the leverage of salary arbitration and wasn’t eligible for an offer sheet, but the 22-year-old is bound to land a massive deal after a breakout 41-goal season.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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That includes investment-grade corporate bonds, which have attractive yields and relatively strong credit fundamentals, Alvarado said.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Douthat is the only newcomer added to the opening credits where the correspondents introduce themselves on camera.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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