Thesaurus results for COUNTEROFFER

counteroffer

noun

Definition of counteroffer

as in counterproposal

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Recent Examples of counteroffer Collins said the next step is for Democrats to make a new counteroffer. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 The White House on Tuesday detailed its counteroffer to congressional Democrats in negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for more than four weeks, leading to long lines at some airports. — Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026 At the same time, Anderson recruited Burkle as the heavy hitting investor behind a counteroffer to keep the team in Sacramento that ultimately fell through after Burkle pulled out. — Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Warner gave Netflix four business days to come up with a counteroffer — but Netflix instead responded less than two hours later, declining to raise its proposal. — Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteroffer

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Noun

Bruce Meyer, the executive director of the players’ union, said the MLBPA plans a counterproposal.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s counterproposal has created more uncertainty about the war, particularly for oil markets.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026

Definition of counterproposal

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The American Astronomical Society (AAS), which published a petition in March for the FCC to deny Reflect Orbital’s proposal, hopes to bring the issue to Congress, says Roohi Dalal, the organization’s deputy director for public policy.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
The Federalist Papers include proposals for institutional solutions that sought to redirect the destructive drives of individuals toward positive social ends.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Definition of proposal

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The VentureOne also has a more accessible welcome offer, allowing new cardholders to earn 20,000 bonus miles after spending just $500 in the first three months.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Goldin signs deal As expected, center Vlad Goldin signed the two-way offer made two weeks ago.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of offer

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Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a commanding lead in the California governor’s race in a new poll, which also shows broad voter support for a ballot proposition to reform the state’s landmark environmental law to speed up housing and infrastructure.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Since the 1980s, this model has been a win-win proposition for the countries, their citizens and the pharmaceutical companies.

— C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026