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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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That divergence is shaping market reactions and could ultimately determine which stocks lead the next leg of the AI trade.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Over 4 in 10 MAGA Republicans had a negative reaction, along with about 8 in 10 non-MAGA Republicans.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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My answer includes local craft shows, art galleries, estate sales, antique shops, and thrift stores.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Iran sent its reply via Pakistan, which hosted face-to-face talks last month between Iran and the United States.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Email the Car Doctor for a personal reply.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Sufficient counteraction is needed to force them to seek peace.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Counterresponse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterresponse. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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