counterstrokes

variants or counter-strokes
plural of counterstroke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstrokes
Noun
  • The Idaho Transportation Department uses automatic traffic counters along the highway to calculate the average number of vehicles each day.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, not everyone has enough storage to maintain bare counters at all times—in fact, most of us don’t.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Through two days this week, Rory ranks third among all players in strokes gained approach and fourth in strokes gained tee-to-green.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • To finish up, a dreamy Indonesian massage using Como's Balance oil, featuring sandalwood and ylang ylang, which resulted in confident, sweeping strokes that ranged from gentle to super firm.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In September, the DEA in Atlanta seized over 1,000 pounds of meth in an operation targeting the CJNG.
    Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The works include a cow made out of 700 pounds of butter, which will sit in a custom, 38 degrees Fahrenheit case.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Carissa later compiled a video of his journey using clips and photos taken throughout the year.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The second slide shows Labubu merch, such as hair clips, keychains, and pens.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Verbatim bell hooks Writer and academic, teacher and activist.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Put wall hooks in between the bins for hanging jackets and satchels.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Sims franchise is a staple in the cozy game universe, but this fall Perez is cozy-maxing with comfy socks, warm blankets, and her new puppy.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
  • He is now listed at 7-foot-4 in socks.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Counterstrokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrokes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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