counterstrokes

noun

variants or counter-strokes
plural of counterstroke
as in counterblows

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstrokes
  1. counters
  2. strokes
  3. pounds
  4. clips
  5. counterpunches
  6. hooks
  7. socks
  8. cuffs
Noun
  • Dupe culture started at beauty counters and in TikTok hauls, and it’s officially landed in the grocery aisle.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Old food debris was found on all the prep counters, refrigerators and cooking refrigerators.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of counters
Noun
  • Second-round leader Haeran Ryu, who birdied her last three holes, still led the tournament by four strokes after a 4-under 68 and a three-round total of 17-under 199.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Working in quick, gentle strokes, Abrams used her brush and sprayer to peel away dirt hiding the floral details on Eliza’s grave before moving to the next.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of strokes
Noun
  • Morley is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds, the Correction Department said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The earlier death of Ammann—who weighed little more than a hundred pounds upon her final arrival at BioMed—was consistent with this hypothesis.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Around 2013, the channel picked up steam as the couple began posting reaction videos to viral social media clips.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The clips of the event that surfaced show male dancers in cowboy hats dancing and stripping on stage, reports the Daily Mail.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of counterpunches
Noun
  • At his suggestion, Gray began to dive into writings by Gilles Deleuze, bell hooks and Frantz Fanon, thinkers who engaged questions of difference, race and identity.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The screw lock feature is also available on wide-gap hooks nowadays, which are used in a plethora of bass presentations from weedless rigging, to Texas rigging, to Carolina rigging.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hooks
Noun
  • In her debut collection for Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri showed a black lace midiskirt with a crisp white cotton shirt and black socks worn with pumps—an outfit that could easily pass at the office.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Inside, there’s dedicated storage for rings and earrings, as well as larger necklaces and cuffs.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
  • At Ann Demeulemeester, feathers, tulle and statement cuffs, alongside beaded jewelry, are the ultimate pieces to elevate a dark romantic looks.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cuffs
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