Thesaurus results for COUNTEROFFER

counteroffer

noun

Definition of counteroffer

as in counterproposal

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Recent Examples of counteroffer Democrats sent over a counteroffer Wednesday morning that included ICE guardrails, which was also shot down by Republicans. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 Senate Democrats blast White House DHS counteroffer The White House and Senate Democrats remain deadlocked over a deal to reopen DHS, with talks to continue this week. — Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2026 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 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 proposal stated that military or civilian cargo linked to Israeli vessels and other entities deemed to have damaged Iran would be banned from crossing until paying compensation.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The proposal is raising concerns because, if approved, Ansley Park residents would be forced to find new homes.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

Although only a quarter of them supported the proposition in the end, polling suggested that nearly half considered voting in favor of it in the months and weeks leading up to the vote.

— Eladio Bobadilla, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Traditional consulting firms and boutique services companies will need to rethink their value proposition.

— Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposition

Noun

Trump has said that using granite rather than concrete for the helipad was his suggestion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Merseyside sources have played down suggestions of a formal bid for the Canada international, but talks have taken place between the two clubs.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026