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Recent Examples of counterresponse
The counterresponse is visceral one way or the other.
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CBS News, 13 Nov. 2022
There was even a consensus statement issued calling brain training into question, which, in turn, resulted in a counterresponse from researchers who defended it.
—Susanne M. Jaeggi, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2020
That provoked angry tweets and threats of intervention from President Trump and a strong counterresponse from the mayor.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020
CBS News, 13 Nov. 2022
There was even a consensus statement issued calling brain training into question, which, in turn, resulted in a counterresponse from researchers who defended it.
—Susanne M. Jaeggi, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2020
That provoked angry tweets and threats of intervention from President Trump and a strong counterresponse from the mayor.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterresponse
Noun
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The performance, which garnered a robust reaction from the crowd, even got Ariana Grande to jump out of her seat as soon as Doja wrapped up on stage.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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If not the most extreme reactions are fed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wouldn’t that mean that the modern system of VCs funding startups—and ultimately, companies like Apple and Google— was based on a counterreaction to the white-supremecist ethos that Harris finds tucked away in every corner of his hometown?—
Steven Levy,
WIRED,
3 Mar. 2023
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That may contribute to a cycle of reaction and counterreaction that could deteriorate into outright conflict.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2022
Noun
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Their answers to our questions are shared here.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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After a comeback in the second quarter, Trophy Club Byron Nelson had no answer in the third quarter.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, several replies provided introductions, and a couple even invited him to interview.—
John Palinkas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The post, which was a reply to a fan, indicated that new merchandise is being prepared for her comeback at the upcoming WrestlePalooza premium live event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Counterresponse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterresponse. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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