counterstroke

noun

Definition of counterstrokenext
as in stroke

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstroke
  1. stroke
  2. counter
  3. blow
  4. counterpunch
  5. thud
  6. cuff
  7. pound
  8. pelt
Noun
  • Rickie Fowler and Ryan Gerard shot 63s, putting them two shots back and one stroke ahead of Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • In the study, ChatGPT Health performed better with classic problems like a stroke or anaphylaxis, but when people downplayed symptoms, the AI tended toward a less urgent recommendation.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • There is no longer a reason to build in room for a counter that may never come.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • By seeking next-generation counter-drone capabilities, the US Coast Guard is preparing for an evolving security environment in which underwater drones are expected to play a much larger role.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • After Torres broke a tie with a two-run shot in the fifth, Clark delivered his big blow the following inning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That was a massive blow, and losing speedy rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell to another knee injury Wednesday didn’t help, either.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
  • Their strategy starts with a counterpunch, often over cable news or social media.
    — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Definition of counterpunch
Noun
  • The White House’s latest dustup with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) landed with a thud Thursday among his GOP colleagues.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
  • Minus the dull thud of the boats gently colliding with the wooden posts they’re tied to, the normally busy thoroughfare is quiet.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of thud
Noun
  • The police officers urged the National Guard members to remove the plastic cuffs and replaced them with looser metal handcuffs, the tort claim said.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
  • The front pocket adds a functional element to the otherwise simple design, and the button-closer cuffs can create a sleek look or allow the sleeves to be rolled up for versatility.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of cuff
Noun
  • Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The company is set to unveil even more ambitious plans for its own beauty offer, and its third-party brands, in the fall, part of a wider, multimillion-pound investment in its nationwide store portfolio.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • The company does a brisk business in sealskin pelts, hats, mittens and earrings, as well as fancy jackets that cost more than $1,000.
    — Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Others drape seal intestines over their fins or take turns tossing sea lion pelts into the air, Shields said.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of pelt
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“Counterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstroke. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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