counterinfluences

noun

variants or counter-influences
plural of counterinfluence
as in influences

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  1. influences
  2. ins
  3. weights
  4. pulls
  5. credits
  6. juices
  7. authorities
Noun
  • The retreat in mill buying may have been a factor that sent prices lower, but there could be other influences.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Research consistently shows that trust is one of the strongest influences on charitable giving.
    — Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of influences
Noun
  • Leave-ins can protect the hair from heat and environmental damage.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Similar protests and camp-ins have stayed active in Barcelona and other major cities.
    — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ins
Noun
  • No day in Gaza is normal, but Friday stood out for its shouts of delight as athletes pulled trucks, flipped massive tires and heaved weights in a strength competition that drew cheering crowds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The weights sit on the back and sides, meaning the front part of the chest stays unencumbered while the wearer gets her workout in.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of weights
Noun
  • In the video, Porizkova can be seen doing exercises such as hammer curls, cable pulls, deadlifts, pull-ups, lunges and others.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • All animal pull events were canceled on Saturday and Sunday for the safety of the animals and their equipment, and all tractor and truck pulls were canceled for Saturday.
    — Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pulls
Noun
  • Every De Soto household would be eligible to apply for the credits, including renters and homeowners.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The discount will be applied over the 36 monthly bill credits.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of credits
Noun
  • For more inspiration, check out the CreativityHub, which is full of prompts to get your creative juices flowing.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also a huge array of coffee, smoothies, juices, fruit teas and slushies.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of juices
Noun
  • The woman tried to intervene as her father was being assaulted, and Gonzalez also allegedly attacked her, authorities said.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, Saudi authorities extended the airport’s closure until Saturday, and regional carriers have temporarily suspended flights.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorities
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“Counterinfluences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterinfluences. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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