COUNTERPROPOSAL Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

counterproposal

noun

Definition of counterproposal

as in proposal

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Recent Examples of counterproposal 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 Black Bear rejected that counterproposal. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for counterproposal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterproposal

Noun

The proposals, which are backed by the political action committee Building a Better California, include a ban on new taxes on financial assets and other personal property, a category that excludes real estate.

— SOPHIE AUSTIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Most candidates from purple districts, with the exception of some backed by the Progressive Caucus, have shied away from such ambitious proposals.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

One executive familiar with the talks at the time said that the company expected Netflix to make a counteroffer.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Those concessions were not enough for Democrats, who sent a counteroffer late Monday to expand the ethics provision but were not able to strike a final deal.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of counteroffer

Noun

Currently, the county supervisors can impose a final offer that employees must accept because by law, public safety personnel are not allowed to strike.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Grzych, who has been considering studying forensics in college, has a basketball offer from Marian and aims to add to her list as the season unfolds.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026