COUNTERS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of counter

as in opposes

to strive to reduce or eliminate efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

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noun

plural of counter

as in offsets

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture

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as in opposites

something that is as different as possible from something else her version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened

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Recent Examples of counters

Verb

Indigenous Peoples Day provides an alternative option for those not wanting to recognize the controversial historical figure, and counters the narrative of Columbus being someone to idolize. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 But the network counters the plaintiffs' claims on technical and legal grounds. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026 The plate works in conjunction with full-length Air cushioning, which counters with its bounce and comfort. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 When the police warn him that such invasive reporting might affect the case, Lamb counters that that’s very much his intention. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 However, the Illinois Policy Institute counters that a millionaire tax could open the door for higher taxes on thousands of local small businesses by generating an uptick in their marginal state income tax rate. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Jeffco counters that changing policies would place the school district in violation of Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act, which protects transgender students’ access to facilities based on their gender identities. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 Setser counters that the world can’t afford to wait, given China could soon be exporting 20 million cars annually — double its current pace — or 1 in 3 autos sold outside the country. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 But the Mercedes counters with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, more conventional physical controls, a richer dashboard presentation, and substantially more traditional luxury-car ambiance. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026 The in-house self-winding chronograph movement (Caliber GP03300) drives two counters and small seconds as well as a date display. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 Flavors including Butter Brickle, rum raisin and maple walnut were once familiar options at ice cream counters and grocery stores, but many have become harder to find as tastes have changed. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Built in 1900 and fully renovated, the 1,750-square-foot house had a long kitchen with an induction stove and black granite counters, a spacious living and dining room, big windows and a cozy front porch. — Gabe Castro-Root, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Quartz counters and quite a lot of shelving and cabinetry round out the space. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 And even the best counters are vulnerable to runs of misfortune. — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 The state counters that funding the church school would violate the state's anti-discrimination law. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 Mail, keys, reusable bags, lunch containers and water bottles migrate onto counters because no other surface in the home has been assigned to them — which pushes everyday clutter straight into active work zones. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counters

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Berkowicz, 65, opposes Illinois’ sanctuary-state law and believes the state imposes too many mandates on localities.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Vanessa Martin, who relies on the Metromover, strongly opposes charging for the service.

— Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of opposes

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Chinese Money Plant Chinese money plants (Pilea peperomioides) often produce offsets or baby plants, which are easy to divide and repot into their own containers.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026
And this does the latter quite nicely, the classic claret and blue along with a gold trim offsets the whole thing rather well.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of offsets

Noun

Specifically, the tension between apparent opposites that currently seems like the modern condition.

— Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Speed and quality aren’t opposites; the conflict persists because no one built the process for deciding tradeoffs.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposites

Noun

These balances may need different treatment Carrying debt into retirement isn't necessarily a problem.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Accounting software like QuickBooks Online can automate invoice creation, track payments and send reminders about outstanding balances.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of balances

Noun

The need for correctives is extensive, and the work is well under way.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
These are all refreshing correctives to the texts that previously stood in for contemporary Japan internationally, including any number of small volumes about magical cafés, bookshops, or libraries, often with cats on their covers.

— Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026