counteroffers

noun

plural of counteroffer
as in proposals

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteroffers
  1. proposals
  2. offers
  3. overtures
  4. suggestions
  5. propositions
Noun
  • The artificial intelligence revolution has intensified interest in data center projects in San Jose, with proposals for the tech hubs in the works in multiple locations in the city.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.
    — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of proposals
Noun
  • Sharp carries offers from Cal, North Carolina, Syracuse, Georgia State, Idaho State, Colorado State and Florida Atlantic.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • Credit card welcome offers often get the spotlight, but many banks are willing to pay you to open a new account, too.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of offers
Noun
  • PayPal has been working with investment banks on takeover and activist defense for the last few months and had already shrugged off initial overtures from Stripe, Semafor reported earlier this year.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • But the issue Americans should be concerned with here really isn’t FIFA, which has entertained other similar overtures before, but rather its own sporting reputation.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of overtures
Noun
  • There have already been suggestions people may be going to some lengths to secure payouts.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Community members have already submitted at least 600 suggestions, which the city is narrowing down to consolidate similar proposals, ensure eligibility and vet for past controversies, a San Jose parks spokesperson said.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • The best midsize SUVs are family SUVs that are reliable, come with great standard features and have strong value propositions.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The deal included a 10-year moratorium on minimum wage propositions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of propositions
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