Thesaurus results for COUNTERSTEPS

countersteps

noun

variants or counter-steps

plural of counterstep

as in steps

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Noun

The beach, sprawling across the sheltered Bay of Naoussa, is just steps from the shoreside restaurant, and children can be kept an eye on from a poolside sun-bed perch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026

Definition of steps

Noun

In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of things

Noun

In June, The View even invoked the face and voice of its founder, the late Barbara Walters, in an on-air ad that criticized the FCC and urged viewers to push back against the organization’s actions.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of actions

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With an international wedding on the horizon, old friendships are tested, relationships evolve, and everyone is forced to confront what growing up really means.

— Peter White, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Many of her events cost $15 or less, and Torres offers discounts or other financial support for women who want to attend but don’t have the financial means to.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of means

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Presti gave Jones the offer sheet after Oklahoma City had already executed several cost-cutting moves this offseason to duck the same threshold, which only one team (Cleveland) exceeded last season.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Willow hit a desperation lariat and strung a series of moves together, including a missile dropkick.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of moves

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Before the focus shifts back to club football, allow The Athletic to walk through some of the data quirks and tactical tendencies from this year’s World Cup.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Why Direct Engineer-User Is Essential One of our team's most impactful operational shifts has been having our engineers interact directly with users and testers.

— Laila Burns, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of shifts

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Tarter said RealTime Reservation keeps hotel and brand information separate and follows GDPR requirements, including procedures for deleting guest data.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Its results have sparked a flurry of activity as physicists try to determine whether the conflicting measurements are a side effect of different experimental procedures, or a sign that new particles are popping up after all.

— Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of procedures

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Colorado trio Prairiewolf operates in both these realms, creating limpid yet propulsive instrumental music that faces the stars while remaining focused on doings on the ground.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for.

— Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026

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