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

During Monday's meeting, Save Temecula officials addressed the Valley-Rainbow power line proposal, which was defeated 20 years ago due to local opposition.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The proposal raises the fee for appeals on city development decisions from a flat rate of $229 to $1,145 for residents living in the project’s vicinity.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 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

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The proposition requires all public schools, kindergarten through college, to designate sports teams as male-only and female-only.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Ballot measures approved by voters Five of the 14 propositions were approved by voters, according to Associated Press projections.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of proposition

Noun

Lowder believes the help VBP offers goes beyond learning how to operate a business.

— Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
That would mean the owners would end the lockout by imposing their last offer as a new labor agreement — including a salary cap — and claiming the players would not negotiate in good faith.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

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