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Recent Examples of countertrend
First, there was a classic bull flag pattern in July and August, with a short-term countertrend pattern of lower highs and lower lows.
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown.
—Ashley Kennedy, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
This average hid an important countertrend.
—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Yet as Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, explains, NJPS also gave rise to a countertrend: deliberate policies of welcoming and attracting intermarried families.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, sun-sentinel.com, 11 May 2021
The Public Safety Partnership report noted that Cleveland saw a countertrend in violent crime during the last two decades.
—Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 7 July 2020
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2011
David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown.
—Ashley Kennedy, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
This average hid an important countertrend.
—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Yet as Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, explains, NJPS also gave rise to a countertrend: deliberate policies of welcoming and attracting intermarried families.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, sun-sentinel.com, 11 May 2021
The Public Safety Partnership report noted that Cleveland saw a countertrend in violent crime during the last two decades.
—Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 7 July 2020
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countertrend
Noun
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And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, a countercurrent is gaining momentum—one rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, farmer autonomy, and land stewardship.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Frame sleep like other daily health habits such as brushing teeth and focusing on benefits kids can see, such as feeling and performing better, Sterni suggested.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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For a show built around characters who can’t move on, its music has a striking habit of staying with you long after the credits roll.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The characters’ propensity for ugly faces, silliness and a bit of grossness too, stems from the portrayals of girlhood and young womanhood that appeal to them.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rocker said that Milwaukee’s propensity for early-count swings (more than half of his at-bats lasted two pitches or less) dissuaded him from changeup usage.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chip companies like Broadcom have faced a number of headwinds in recent months, including a shortage of the high bandwidth memory crucial for custom accelerators, and capacity constraints at the most advanced levels of chip manufacturing and packaging.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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These free, family-friendly gatherings showcase classic and custom vehicles, offering visitors a window into American automotive culture and a chance to chat with enthusiastic local collectors.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The performers will be tenor Jon Lee Keenan, violinist Agatha Blevin, violist Jonah Sirota, cellist Sarah Kim and pianist Irene Kim.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Long before Caterina Barbieri’s Eurorack met Bendik Giske’s tenor saxophone, the two artists were already on the same wavelength.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Every other team in the NBA gets graded on a curve; bad breaks and reasonable expectations are accounted for in the score at season’s end.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Countertrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countertrend. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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