COUNTERPROPOSAL Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

counterproposal

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as in proposal

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Recent Examples of counterproposal Iran rejected a cease-fire draft on Monday and submitted its own counterproposal. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Apr. 2026 Its counterproposal demanded an end to attacks in Iran, an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and all sanctions to be lifted. — Cate Martel, The Hill, 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 Tehran dismissed the 15-point US proposal to pause the war and issued its own counterproposal. — Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for 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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In its latest counteroffer, Iran has insisted on war reparations, full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, the release of frozen Iranian assets and the lifting of economic sanctions.

— Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Donaldson yells repeatedly from the front passenger seat, only to be rebuffed by the driver, a man identified as 23-year-old Dominick DeSouza, who had his own counteroffer.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

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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

Definition of proposition

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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

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