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Recent Examples of countering
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Wind farms can interfere with radar-detection systems, but the wind industry has developed effective methods for countering that interference.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
In an interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson late last year, the UAE president’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, outlined Abu Dhabi’s geostrategic vision for the region in the context of Sudan, framing it in terms of countering extremism and promoting regional stability.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
And Democrats have had surprising success in countering GOP initiatives.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Jan. 2026
Today, scientists recognize beavers as key ecosystem engineers capable of countering some effects of climate change.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
This would increase the government’s social capital and thus lay the groundwork for implementing policies aimed at countering securitization.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Kardashian on Thursday night did an IG post clapping back at the bad reviews, countering them with positive feedback from viewers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The redistricting move, aimed at countering Republican gerrymandering in states like Texas, adds momentum to the Democratic strategy heading into the 2026 midterms.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
London saw its lowest murder rate on record last year, countering a right-wing narrative that the city is dangerous.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Wind farms can interfere with radar-detection systems, but the wind industry has developed effective methods for countering that interference.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
In an interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson late last year, the UAE president’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, outlined Abu Dhabi’s geostrategic vision for the region in the context of Sudan, framing it in terms of countering extremism and promoting regional stability.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
And Democrats have had surprising success in countering GOP initiatives.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Jan. 2026
Today, scientists recognize beavers as key ecosystem engineers capable of countering some effects of climate change.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
This would increase the government’s social capital and thus lay the groundwork for implementing policies aimed at countering securitization.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Kardashian on Thursday night did an IG post clapping back at the bad reviews, countering them with positive feedback from viewers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The redistricting move, aimed at countering Republican gerrymandering in states like Texas, adds momentum to the Democratic strategy heading into the 2026 midterms.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countering
Adjective
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Meanwhile, on the opposing sideline, Broncos coach Sean Payton came under fire for a fourth-down call that ended up backfiring.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to the complaint, the person is charged with one count of resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating or interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fatu and Rhodes took turns fighting each other and then the WWE officials.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Skippers kept fighting, using a 7-0 run to take a 57-55 lead with two minutes to go.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Minnesota Department of Corrections launched a website its leaders said was dedicated to combatting Department of Homeland Security misinformation after Pretti was killed.—
Claudia Lauer,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The administration has repeatedly downplayed the benefits of immunization, while exaggerating the importance of nutritional supplementation for combatting measles.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Wuthering Heights is a dark and gothic tale of destructive, obsessive, conflicting romance.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lawyers representing the student argue that her First Amendment rights were wrongly infringed upon and that the previous court rulings relied on conflicting and overly broad precedents.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Pope Leo’s emphasis on respect and dialogue suggests a desire to move beyond polarization, but competing interpretations of both doctrine and pastoral practice continue to divide American Catholics.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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They’re made from heat-resistant cotton to protect your hands from burns with a textured silicone material on the inside that provides extra grip.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Many of these are responses to the above points on the ‘against’ side, and some of them are proposals for directions to explore to help overcome the issues raised.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 May 2024
Adjective
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As a result, students often actively reject contrary points of view.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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As a result, students often actively reject contrary points of view.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Countering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countering. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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