as in opposing
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as in combatting
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countering
Verb
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Hochman's office also filed a motion opposing the petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025 -
These kinds of stuck weather patterns that have intense interaction of opposing forces right next to each other are becoming more common in a changing climate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For Adelstein, the defense has plenty of reasonable doubt: From evidence presented, from conflicting evidence and from a lack of evidence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The conflicting reports regarding Hudson's access to UNC Football came just over a week after the couple made headlines for an interview that turned uncomfortable on CBS Sunday Mornings on April 27.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Leaders from both nations face mounting public pressure to show strength and seek revenge, and the heated rhetoric and competing claims could be a response to that pressure.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Meanwhile, competing services are on the launchpad, including from rival billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Amazon.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In response to Gros Michel’s collapse, the industry pivoted to the Cavendish subgroup, which proved naturally resistant to Tropical Race 1.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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These small, yellow tomatoes are resistant to some diseases and grow well in hanging baskets (try them on your front porch!).—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a contrary indicator as these levels are often seen at important market bottoms.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Although the concession was made in pending litigation and not through other IRS guidance, employers should be prepared to raise the issue and cite the government’s motion, especially if the IRS takes a contrary position in denying an ERC claim under the partial suspension test.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Countering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countering. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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