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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The new calendar was one part of a proposal from the owners that sought to greatly revise and limit baseball transactions.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The meeting also addressed efforts to demine the strait, as part of Iran and Oman’s proposal to clear mines from the waterway.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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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 tax’s main sponsor, SEIU-United Healthworkers West, argued the proposition is clearly targeted at billionaires and no one else.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
As a campaign finance watchdog two decades before the billionaire tax proposition, Wigglesworth warned Californians about what happened when wealthy donors flooded politics with cash.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposition

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And because Imax is not actively seeking a sale, simply entertaining offers, its executives can afford to be choosey.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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