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
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The musical both reflects that sexism and counters it.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Asked about the potential for his inventions to cause suffering rather than liberation, Adcock counters with optimism.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Azerbaijan also counters by citing its own refugees who were forced to flee Armenia during the bloodletting of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, along with the hundreds of thousands of Karabakh Azerbaijanis who were forced to flee following the defeat.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Goodell’s longtime practicing of Pilates certainly counters that stereotype.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ben Hania counters that silence, not with an explicit argument but with an experience, a movie forged in the universal and very specific language of the single-location thriller.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
That counters the downside of the Bureau of Labor Statistics surprise and its unwelcome revisions to the employment landscape.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
The director counters, however, that there is a connection.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Toothpaste Transfer Tube Ounce-counters love sample-size mini toothpaste tubes (the ones that are even smaller than travel-sized toothpaste).
—Zoe Gates, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
At its height in 2017, there were 150 Farm Bank deli counters slinging cheese that supposedly came from the company’s farms.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
There's also a lot of cabinetry available, and quartz counters.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The 24-gift calendar includes ball markers, golf spikes, score counters, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The defense counters that forcing remote appearances would violate Robinson’s right to be present in person for all stages of his capital prosecution, noting that the law doesn’t require a defendant to choose between personal attendance and the appearance of innocence.
—Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Beijing is likely to respond with diplomatic criticism and even economic coercion if Takaichi increases Tokyo’s support of Taiwan, counters China’s maritime expansionism, or manages to revise Japan’s postwar pacifist constitution.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The musical both reflects that sexism and counters it.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Asked about the potential for his inventions to cause suffering rather than liberation, Adcock counters with optimism.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Azerbaijan also counters by citing its own refugees who were forced to flee Armenia during the bloodletting of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, along with the hundreds of thousands of Karabakh Azerbaijanis who were forced to flee following the defeat.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Goodell’s longtime practicing of Pilates certainly counters that stereotype.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ben Hania counters that silence, not with an explicit argument but with an experience, a movie forged in the universal and very specific language of the single-location thriller.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
That counters the downside of the Bureau of Labor Statistics surprise and its unwelcome revisions to the employment landscape.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Owners can seamlessly float between the living and dining rooms, plus the chef’s kitchen that features veined marble counters and backsplashes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
The director counters, however, that there is a connection.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Toothpaste Transfer Tube Ounce-counters love sample-size mini toothpaste tubes (the ones that are even smaller than travel-sized toothpaste).
—Zoe Gates, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
At its height in 2017, there were 150 Farm Bank deli counters slinging cheese that supposedly came from the company’s farms.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
There's also a lot of cabinetry available, and quartz counters.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The 24-gift calendar includes ball markers, golf spikes, score counters, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The defense counters that forcing remote appearances would violate Robinson’s right to be present in person for all stages of his capital prosecution, noting that the law doesn’t require a defendant to choose between personal attendance and the appearance of innocence.
—Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counters
Verb
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Even a relative newcomer, Curtis, opposes eliminating the filibuster.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chiwenga also opposes corruption by government and Zanu PF officials but was overruled at the party’s October conference.—
Tawanda Karombo,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the probes combine multiple views or colors to create a single image, tiny color offsets — caused by seconds-long delays between camera channels — sometimes appear, and are normally dismissed as image noise.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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And past models failed to consider cost offsets from recovering valuable isotopes for medical, industrial, and space applications.—
Kathryn Huff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Atmospheric principles and folktales, spirit and substance, opposites and inversions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Often in relationships, opposites truly do attract.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The festival’s Critics’ Award went to Love Me Tender, which sees Vicky Krieps play a lawyer who fights her ex-husband for custody of their son after starting a new relationship.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eating cruciferous vegetables supports the body’s detoxification process, fights against inflammation and cell damage.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With a moderate 320-thread-count sateen weave, the fabric balances breathability and smoothness while staying cool to the touch.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Younger adults are more likely to have had early exposure to digital money tools like the ability to check their account balances right from their phones.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jasmine Crowe-Houston is the founder of Goodr, an organization that regularly combats food waste by collaborating with businesses, foundations, governments, and sports teams to provide high-quality food to local communities.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nourish Up, an organization that combats hunger in Mecklenburg County through food banks, grocery delivery and the meals on wheels program, served 164,000 people in 2024 alone.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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These are not radical demands, but overdue correctives necessary for restoring public trust in higher education.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Counters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counters. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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