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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Van Noy counters this by layering in live greenery.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Ukraine counters Russia by arguing against giving up territory that Russia hasn't been able to claim during the war.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Unlike bar counters, which usually just display sandwiches and pastries, a tavola calda serves a variety of hot dishes, including pasta, rice, meat, fish, and vegetables.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
According to Petrino, many have wings that overlap the counters, preventing crumbs or spills from getting trapped alongside the stove.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
As for the kitchen, wide counters and a central island can accommodate late-night tuna melts, casual burgers, and post-workout smoothies with extra bananas.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
When the food hall opened in 2022, the 53,000-square-foot project was a mix of full-service restaurants, retail, bars, and fast-casual counters.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
This uptick in slick counters is not the result of a radical tactical overhaul.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
While more shoppers are filling seafood counters, that doesn't always mean higher profits for local markets.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
From entryways piled with winter gear to kitchen counters crowded with mail and school papers, small organizational upgrades can make a big impact.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Eventually, Angelica says that Audrey wasn’t funny, which Audrey counters by saying that people were laughing, which is pretty good evidence that Angelica is wrong.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Van Noy counters this by layering in live greenery.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Ukraine counters Russia by arguing against giving up territory that Russia hasn't been able to claim during the war.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Dish towels are not far behind, especially when used to dry hands, wipe counters, and clean up spills during the day.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Unlike bar counters, which usually just display sandwiches and pastries, a tavola calda serves a variety of hot dishes, including pasta, rice, meat, fish, and vegetables.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
According to Petrino, many have wings that overlap the counters, preventing crumbs or spills from getting trapped alongside the stove.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
As for the kitchen, wide counters and a central island can accommodate late-night tuna melts, casual burgers, and post-workout smoothies with extra bananas.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
When the food hall opened in 2022, the 53,000-square-foot project was a mix of full-service restaurants, retail, bars, and fast-casual counters.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
This uptick in slick counters is not the result of a radical tactical overhaul.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
While more shoppers are filling seafood counters, that doesn't always mean higher profits for local markets.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
From entryways piled with winter gear to kitchen counters crowded with mail and school papers, small organizational upgrades can make a big impact.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counters
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Any bill that seeks to curb the right to peaceful protest without a compelling government interest is unlikely to survive a First Amendment challenge, and our union, which represents faculty and staff at CUNY, particularly opposes Intro 175.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the Senate, Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania strongly supports the strikes against Iran, while Republican Rand Paul opposes them.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Pruning For Cuttings Speaking of offsets, these are a great way to propagate your succulents and spread more plants around the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Under the Daylight Act, the time zone UTC offsets would be changed to half-hour increments rather than hours.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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These shoes prove opposites really do attract.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Boldness and compassion aren’t opposites.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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What fights will Zuffa stage and who will show them?—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everyone fights in their own way.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Despite the higher balances, this year's plans echo prior years, when paying down debt was also a priority, Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, told CBS News.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Average retirement account balances for those aged 55-64 averaged about $271,000 at the end of 2024 in plans administered by Vanguard, according to the asset management giant.—
Brian Baker CFA,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
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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 3 Mar. 2026.
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