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as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
she worked with her counterpart in the other office to get the job done
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as in pictures
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form
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Recent Examples of counterparts
The neck opening is slightly wider than some of its counterparts, which allows for better airflow amid warming temps.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Yields on France and Italy’s benchmark 10-year government bonds added 6 basis points, while their German and British counterparts saw yields rise by around 5 basis points.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s because very ripe bananas—which are speckled with brown spots or even completely brown—are naturally sweeter than their green or yellow counterparts.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
In general, though, expect to pay a $300 premium for all 11-inch Pro models over their Air counterparts, and an extra $400 for comparable 13-inch models.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
China is sending a special envoy to the Middle East for mediation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday in calls with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
—Jasmine Green, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
The records, which include emails between FEMA and Florida counterparts, document ongoing negotiations over what portion of Alligator Alcatraz’s expenditures would be covered under the federal government’s detention center reimbursement grant program.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
As Sportico has written in the past, the employment status and compensation of college stars could impact the business of their professional counterparts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Give yourself a few minutes to read about the Retired Old Men Eating Out and their counterparts, Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Yields on France and Italy’s benchmark 10-year government bonds added 6 basis points, while their German and British counterparts saw yields rise by around 5 basis points.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s because very ripe bananas—which are speckled with brown spots or even completely brown—are naturally sweeter than their green or yellow counterparts.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
In general, though, expect to pay a $300 premium for all 11-inch Pro models over their Air counterparts, and an extra $400 for comparable 13-inch models.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
China is sending a special envoy to the Middle East for mediation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday in calls with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
—Jasmine Green, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
The records, which include emails between FEMA and Florida counterparts, document ongoing negotiations over what portion of Alligator Alcatraz’s expenditures would be covered under the federal government’s detention center reimbursement grant program.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
As Sportico has written in the past, the employment status and compensation of college stars could impact the business of their professional counterparts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Give yourself a few minutes to read about the Retired Old Men Eating Out and their counterparts, Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterparts
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But their television equivalents come out nearly every month, gems in a wash of pebbles, pouring unceasingly past.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the website doesn't include generic equivalents that can be purchased elsewhere, often at lower prices.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The spokesperson also responded with names and pictures of several men from Los Angeles who have been taken into custody by ICE and convicted of serious crimes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His Instagram account showed pictures of snowy backdrops and time spent with family and friends.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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John Rutherford, a council member who voted against the resolution, asked his colleagues to set aside their political opinions about Musk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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To investigate this question, Baker and his colleagues carried out large-scale DNA sequencing from samples collected in deep-sea hydrothermal vents as well as shallow coastal areas.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under his leadership, Arsenal saw off the challenge of Real Madrid and Chelsea to sign the Ecuadorian Quintero twins.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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One person escaping that reality is Chicagoan Tamar Rubinstein, who recently traveled to Israel and is pregnant with twins.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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And that’s given him longer than most of his peers to think about what makes someone an effective CEO.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Saenz is the vice chair of the State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Panel, a committee of high school students that get to advocate for their peers and influence board decisions.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Satellite imagery has revealed dummy missile launchers, inflatable replicas, and wooden models placed in open areas to attract attention and mislead targeting systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Digital twins — virtual replicas of buildings — allow AI to catch design flaws and cost overruns before a single shovel hits the ground.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Burkle’s lawsuit against Anderson, filed last month, appears to be part of a bitter falling out between the two longtime business partners and friends, according to The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, which first reported on the litigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Microsoft, one of Anthropic’s biggest partners, agreed.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Satellite images and videos reveal dozens of targets of strikes on Iran, including the Tehran compound of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Imogen Piper,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, as images of first strikes on the UAE started to circulate Saturday, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships carried on as scheduled with finals, although a number of players are now stuck in the country waiting for flights to resume.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Counterparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterparts. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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