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

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Noun

The proposal returned to the Baltimore County Council Tuesday, reigniting discussion over compensation for the county’s highest-ranking officials as some government employees continue pressing for higher pay.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
The tight polling reflects divides around the proposal that have played out in some unusual ways.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 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

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But even there, the traditional duty-free proposition is being challenged.

— Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The business launched online in 2009 as a direct-to-consumer proposition and the first stores didn’t open until nearly a decade later, on New Cavendish Street and Draycott Avenue in London.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

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