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
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Feb. 2026
If anything, cigarettes take it a step further; offering a tactile respite that counters the plastic rigidity of vapes.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Where can one go to hear the moral sanity that counters the grudgeful actions of the American president?
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
But, prosecutors said security camera footage and eyewitness testimony counters the self-defense claim.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Hawaii counters that to bring a gun into a shop or convenience store, for example, the gun owner must only ask an employee for permission.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
On paper, the electric sedan holds a clear power advantage, while the Ferrari counters with its light weight and decades of chassis tuning.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
But Becky's lawyer, Josh Block of the ACLU, counters that there are always winners and losers in sports, as well as special advantages.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
Holding Liat is the rare film that counters polarization by reaching the hearts of viewers regardless of their sympathies toward Israel or Palestine.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
If it is being used by bean-counters to cut jobs and cut costs, that’s a negative thing.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead, opt for wall hangings, artwork, a fun wall color, or wallpaper to add a little flair to your kitchen space without filling your counters with unnecessary things.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
DiLorenzo recommends wiping down your counters both before and after preparing meals.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The other side counters that the honest answer is more government social programs and more funding.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
One room has a replica of what appears to be a Vietnamese bank branch, complete with service counters, banners and a waiting area.
—Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That’s oversimplifying things, Bryant counters.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Ramona’s counters included homeless advocates from the PATH San Diego program and from the Sheriff’s HART team, which stands for Homeless Assistance Resource Team.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Altman counters that Musk wants to take OpenAI down to boost his own xAI business.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Feb. 2026
If anything, cigarettes take it a step further; offering a tactile respite that counters the plastic rigidity of vapes.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Where can one go to hear the moral sanity that counters the grudgeful actions of the American president?
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
But, prosecutors said security camera footage and eyewitness testimony counters the self-defense claim.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Hawaii counters that to bring a gun into a shop or convenience store, for example, the gun owner must only ask an employee for permission.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
On paper, the electric sedan holds a clear power advantage, while the Ferrari counters with its light weight and decades of chassis tuning.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
But Becky's lawyer, Josh Block of the ACLU, counters that there are always winners and losers in sports, as well as special advantages.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
Holding Liat is the rare film that counters polarization by reaching the hearts of viewers regardless of their sympathies toward Israel or Palestine.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Besides the checkpoint, the West Infill project is set to bring additional amenities to the terminal's mezzanine level, including new ticket counters for airlines and infrastructure upgrades for the airport’s baggage handling system.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
If it is being used by bean-counters to cut jobs and cut costs, that’s a negative thing.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead, opt for wall hangings, artwork, a fun wall color, or wallpaper to add a little flair to your kitchen space without filling your counters with unnecessary things.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
DiLorenzo recommends wiping down your counters both before and after preparing meals.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The other side counters that the honest answer is more government social programs and more funding.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
One room has a replica of what appears to be a Vietnamese bank branch, complete with service counters, banners and a waiting area.
—Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That’s oversimplifying things, Bryant counters.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Ramona’s counters included homeless advocates from the PATH San Diego program and from the Sheriff’s HART team, which stands for Homeless Assistance Resource Team.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counters
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Before that, the inspirational Moon opposes mending Chiron, stirring tender feelings around support, boundaries, and care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hamel is a member of the Franklin Park Defenders, a group that firmly opposes the stadium and wants a more affordable option.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To keep your plant happy and healthy, here’s the right way to water a spider plant to keep little offsets coming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The social cost of carbon is considered a more accurate accounting of harm from climate change than other calculations used as the basis of carbon credits or carbon offsets to travelers, according to Scripps.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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His work demonstrates that scale and integrity are not opposites — that industrial reach does not require aesthetic compromise.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, fights outside the dojo or a tournament were rare for Warren’s students.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Calpak Luka Mini Softside Carry-on feels more like a plush weekender than a spinner, and the Bagsmart Hardside Carry-on zips open clamshell-style and never fights me at TSA.—
Brandon Schultz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More Americans have seven-figure balances in 401(k) accounts, thanks to a surging stock market and rising retirement savings rates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The transit agency last month told riders to spend down their accounts because balances would not transfer — an announcement that drew criticism from some riders.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This combats dynamic pricing based on your search history, which could lead to higher fares.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Last Gift Study, launched in 2017, combats that issue by conducting an autopsy immediately after a patient’s death.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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