COUNTEROFFENSIVES Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

counteroffensives

noun

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plural of counteroffensive

as in counterattacks

an attack made to counter an enemy's attack the army launched a counteroffensive at dawn

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Recent Examples of counteroffensives Shyriaiev is holed up in Sumy, a strategically important oblast that borders Russia, and has been the centerpiece of Ukrainian counteroffensives this fall. —

Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025 Then, Ukraine reclaimed significant ground in Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts during counteroffensives. —

Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 Initial Russian gains occurred primarily in the early months of the war, with Ukrainian counteroffensives regaining significant areas in Kharkiv and Kherson provinces. —

Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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counterattacks

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Whatever chemistry is required for incredible players to band together existed immediately, and the remaining outfield players worked hard to support them, defend and create chances to put the ball in behind opponents on counterattacks.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Mexican team had no interest in trying to match SDFC’s ball-control game, nor did its counterattacks pose many challenges.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

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