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

Under the proposal, a first violation could carry a $500 fine, while a second violation could result in a $1,000 fine.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere, a proposal for League Two to mirror the League One approach to equity injections was voted down.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

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
As a counteroffer, Ormund dangles Driftmark in front of Ulf’s greedy eyes.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of counteroffer

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Bain said this exodus has mostly been driven by soaring prices and a weakening value proposition.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Great Things is moving away from pure AI startups and focusing on ones that have a durable value proposition and are built on their own tech rather than that of OpenAI or Anthropic, Kalantari said.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposition

Noun

Why would a promising young researcher accept a faculty offer of $120,000 with uncertain employment prospects when a technology company or defense contractor offers $180,000 on the first day?

— Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Progress on a new distribution deal has been glacial but Premier League clubs have, at least, recently put a proper offer to EFL, though one which seems unlikely to be accepted.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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