Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstrokes
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Without concerted effort, areas like kitchen counters and bathroom sinks can easily turn into landing strips for everything from setting spray to immersion blenders, Bergman explains.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Knead dough gently until nearly smooth, 10 to 12 strokes.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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The junior notched 10 goals and seven assists this year, and was 3-for-3 on penalty strokes.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eventually a team from TPWD arrived with a tanker truck to carry the fish back to the Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, where all the Legacy Lunkers (largemouth bass weighing 14 pounds or more) are brought to carry on the state’s selective breeding program.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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For me, at six-foot-one and 170 pounds, the seats bridged an acceptable middle ground between stiff and supportive.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even now, the clips and sound bites pack a punch.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, James Brown received hundreds of pages of sheriff’s department reports and video clips capturing his son’s final days, materials that were also provided to The Desert Sun.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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These sturdy hooks can help reduce cabin clutter by getting everyday items like totes, umbrellas, and lanyards off of surfaces.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s hardly any depth to the lyrics or the vocal hooks that Mustaine desperately tries work into each chorus.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the end, Sam put on silver socks and a silver glove to moonwalk to Michael Jackson music.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inside the blue bag were the plastic flex cuffs, the complaint said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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My father had said to me, My heart hurt more than my body—the flesh can take blows, the heart suffers them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, that good news comes after Johnson suffered political blows from an obstinate City Council opposition over the recent budget, on top of other losses for his progressive agenda.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Counterstrokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrokes. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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