countersteps

variants or counter-steps
plural of counterstep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersteps
Noun
  • Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.
    Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Similar to the way Madueke drove at his man without hesitation, those first-time strikes were very welcome after last season, when many actions in and around the penalty area felt a bit too laborious.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • These small but deliberate actions can open doors to new learning and strengthen workplace success.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Travelers looking for a luxurious experience at the Miami airport — and have the means to pay for it — will get a new private terminal opening in 2026.
    D.A. Varela, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The resources are easy to use and designed to fit into busy, changing routines, especially during moves or deployments.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With their wireless probe, equipped with five sensors, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the focus shifts from time to temperature.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The following year, legislation was passed formally designating these problems as matters of national concern and obligating local governments to implement countermeasures.
    Gil Press, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • After exchanging sky-high tariffs and other tit-for-tat countermeasures, the two sides entered trade talks as tensions cooled, soothing markets.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Rather than invasive procedures, patients undergo a simple blood draw — a liquid biopsy.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Countersteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersteps. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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