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Recent Examples of counterstrategy
If the roaches always chose the exact same angle of escape, predators might devise a counterstrategy, Branco points out.
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Tom Siegfried, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2023
But the government came up with a brutally clever counterstrategy.
—Annia Ciezadlo, Wired, 3 Nov. 2021
Nevertheless, Biden’s bet that Republicans don’t have an effective counterstrategy to his whiteness seems to be valid, even if his larger promise of a new bipartisan era is nowhere near the mark.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 23 Mar. 2021
That male strategy then rises to dominance, and a corresponding female counterstrategy eventually evolves as well.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2011
Tom Siegfried, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2023
But the government came up with a brutally clever counterstrategy.
—Annia Ciezadlo, Wired, 3 Nov. 2021
Nevertheless, Biden’s bet that Republicans don’t have an effective counterstrategy to his whiteness seems to be valid, even if his larger promise of a new bipartisan era is nowhere near the mark.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 23 Mar. 2021
That male strategy then rises to dominance, and a corresponding female counterstrategy eventually evolves as well.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstrategy
Noun
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Trump’s 15-point-counterplan is equally maximalist, demanding a rollback of Iran’s nuclear program and the end of their funding proxies, according to Israel Channel 12.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Also in the news: The trial between Fox News and a voting machine company begins today and Republicans have yet to release a counterplan to the Biden administration's budget proposal.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Apr. 2023
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Machine learning is a technique that has been used for over 20 years to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The potatoes are parcooked in the microwave, then finished in a grill basket, a technique that impressed our test kitchen with its simplicity.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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In order to counter this unwelcome side effect — freedom of thought — the regime cranked up its repressive tactics to an absurd degree.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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Somehow, Murphy has decided that this same tactic and performance should be repeated in 2026 as well.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The practice has become a major global travel trend as more people — including A-list celebrities — fly abroad specifically for aesthetic care, from facials and Botox to regenerative therapies and full cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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On the other hand, the state legislature was not meticulous about complying with the procedure that the state constitution lays out for proposing amendments.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Under these new ideological protocols, Russian literature, along with Russian music and art, must be forsworn because of the actions of the Russian state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Divers exceeded recommended limits Cave diving is a highly technical and dangerous activity that requires specialized training, equipment and strict safety protocols.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The bill contained several proposals lawmakers weren’t able to get over the finish line in previous years — including a section addressing the warehouse workforce.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Seen in this light, the announcements from Iran are likely more signaling than a genuine policy proposal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The rooms The rooms here were last renovated in 2017—just a hair earlier than Four Seasons One Dalton Street’s rooms, which opened in 2019, but are by no means old or inferior.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Some viewers even felt its liberal use of absurdity in fact grounded the show in the real world compared to the high-minded weepies on daytime, achieving honesty through nontraditional means.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The solar system is estimated to be around 2 light-years wide, giving you an idea of just how far astronomers consider our cosmic backyard to extend.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Not having to consider finances or James’ specific (and largely unknown) priorities, members of The Athletic’s NBA staff have some ideas.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Counterstrategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrategy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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