COUNTERPROPOSAL Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

counterproposal

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Definition of counterproposal

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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Noun

Some support certain safety proposals at the federal, state, and even international levels.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Discretion should be an operating practice rather than language in a proposal.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

The Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee held a hearing in February on Netflix’s plans to merge with WBD, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos appearing before lawmakers, weeks before the streamer dropped its bid amid Paramount’s counteroffer.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
That kind of commitment is built through everyday conversations, meaningful coaching, and consistent investment in people’s development, not during an exit interview or a last-minute counteroffer.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of counteroffer

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The California Nurses Association, which backs the proposition but has a long history of disputes with Regan, called for his resignation last week.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Rolapp addressed the topic of LIV Golf and players looking to return to the Tour at the top of his press conference on Tuesday before being asked a question about the proposition.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of proposition

Noun

Gauthier didn’t have the leverage of salary arbitration and wasn’t eligible for an offer sheet, but the 22-year-old is bound to land a massive deal after a breakout 41-goal season.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Back-to-school season can be expensive, and scammers take advantage of this by creating fake offers and deals that seem legitimate.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

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