counteroffer

Definition of counteroffernext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of counteroffer 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 Given four days to offer a counteroffer, Netflix ultimately decided to bow out. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 Netflix has four days to make a counteroffer in the event Paramount puts forward a higher bid. Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteroffer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteroffer
Noun
  • Iran rejected a cease-fire draft on Monday and submitted its own counterproposal.
    Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Saratoga, Cupertino and Los Altos Hills introduced a counterproposal to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office’s newest contract offer on March 23.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The rover currently exploring Mars’ ancient river delta and a mission to orbit Venus are among projects with JPL involvement targeted for spending cuts, according to an analysis of the NASA budget proposal by the nonprofit Planetary Society.
    Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Republican opposition to the five-year extension proposal of the program, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens overseas, came both from hardliners who believed the reforms in the framework did not go far enough, as well as Intel members who wanted a clean reauthorization.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Netflix bowed out of the race in late February, when Paramount made a new offer that topped Netflix’s final bid and the streamer drew the line at going any higher.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Listed as a 3-star recruit, Jones had offers from Oregon State, Washington State and the Idaho Vandals, but decided to remain in the Treasure Valley to be part of a wide receiver group that’s undergoing a major upheaval in 2026.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And every proposition has elements in it that matter to individual people.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The proposition has been met with backlash online, as some believe the name insinuates a connection to the president or downplays the importance of the man who donated the land, whom it is named after.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Their suggestion would eliminate the need for exceptions to play before Labor Day and give teams 14 weeks to play 12 games, starting in (usually) late August.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Counteroffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteroffer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster