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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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During the prelims in Tokyo, Seville had a concerning slow reaction to the starting gun.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Don't mix the two together, as the reaction can make a mess and cause the two cleaners to cancel each other out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 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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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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These answers could come in the coming decades with future missions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Asked what would prompt him to go for two points, his reply was classic.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Wales family retreated from the public eye for their traditional summer break soon after, and William shared a relatable reply on Monday when asked if his kids were back at school.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Counterresponse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterresponse. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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