as in opposes
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Joe counters that Angela has given up on herself, spending her days shopping and trying to control him.
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Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Conley counters that her work is focused solely on public safety and has nothing to do with immigration.
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Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Miles counters the ticket price by giving away a handful of tickets monthly to those in need.
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Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The Abundance movement counters that this undervalues those who move somewhere new and come to love it just as fiercely.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
The West counters with the formidable Vegas Golden Knights, who just stunned and swept the Presidents’ Trophy winners.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
RedSpeed counters that nine in 10 drivers who get a violation don’t get a second one, calling it proof the cameras work.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The cleaning products under your sink may be doing more than just scrubbing counters.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The weapon issue is also solved as the restrictions are no longer hamstrung by champion counters, as every weapon in the game has been given anti-champion function, broadly opening up the potential there.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser, was visible behind the counters at concession stands.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Aussies’ opponent counters with 22-year-old Julio Enciso, who assisted in both contests.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
These tiers can help display more petite refreshments, adding depth to your tablescape or saving space on your tables and counters.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Why scent is trending right now Social media did what perfume counters could not.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Prompt and thorough cleaning of sticky spills and counters, tables, small appliances, and dishes after any type of food preparation will help prevent an infestation.
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Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
The book counters the modern obsession with algorithms and AI, arguing that the definitive differentiator in any successful modernization effort is organizational culture, psychological safety and human capability rather than the technology itself.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Joe counters that Angela has given up on herself, spending her days shopping and trying to control him.
—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Conley counters that her work is focused solely on public safety and has nothing to do with immigration.
—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Miles counters the ticket price by giving away a handful of tickets monthly to those in need.
—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The Abundance movement counters that this undervalues those who move somewhere new and come to love it just as fiercely.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
The West counters with the formidable Vegas Golden Knights, who just stunned and swept the Presidents’ Trophy winners.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
RedSpeed counters that nine in 10 drivers who get a violation don’t get a second one, calling it proof the cameras work.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
Mobile checkout replaced traditional wrap counters.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The cleaning products under your sink may be doing more than just scrubbing counters.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The weapon issue is also solved as the restrictions are no longer hamstrung by champion counters, as every weapon in the game has been given anti-champion function, broadly opening up the potential there.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser, was visible behind the counters at concession stands.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Aussies’ opponent counters with 22-year-old Julio Enciso, who assisted in both contests.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
These tiers can help display more petite refreshments, adding depth to your tablescape or saving space on your tables and counters.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Why scent is trending right now Social media did what perfume counters could not.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Prompt and thorough cleaning of sticky spills and counters, tables, small appliances, and dishes after any type of food preparation will help prevent an infestation.
—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counters
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The workers' group opposes Ryder's Law, which will sever the main income source for many of the heavily immigrant owners and drivers.
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Your voice is not wasted, and vote-splitting cannot hand the seat to a candidate the majority opposes.
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Unlike private debts, these types of federal debts can sometimes result in benefit offsets or other collection actions.
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Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe.
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The two are still polar opposites; Sally is a dutiful mother who bakes beautiful cakes and avoids men while Gillian is all about finding literal Chads on Tinder.
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Carly Rae Jepsen is thinking in opposites.
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The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.
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Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
Noun
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Debt settlement companies report reducing their clients’ enrolled balances by 40% to 50% on average.
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Repaying what's owed becomes an even greater challenge once credit card balances hit the $40,000 range, however.
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LilyAna’s version is also packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for deep penetrating hydration that combats any of the infamous drying side effects associated with the ingredient.
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Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.
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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.
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Some of these values—such as a disciplined commitment to physical fitness—are good and, in my opinion, necessary correctives to the enervating distractions of 21st-century living.
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“Counters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counters. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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