as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture
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as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
her version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened
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as in negative
opposed to one's interests
was unprepared for such a strong counter campaign by opponents of the legislative bill
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Recent Examples of counter
Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The defense countered that no physical force or restraint was ever used and that OneTaste’s spiritual teachings were protected by the First Amendment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
From the moment that Keanu Reeves slapped a gold coin down on the Continental Hotel’s check-in counter, however, audiences slowly realized that this kinetic revenge thriller was taking place in a unique ecosphere of its own.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Out of 14 bouts, seven ended by referee stoppage, including a counter right hand by bantamweight fighter Malcolm Wellmaker with 1 minute, 59 seconds left in the first round to knock out Cameron Saaiman.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The Broncos then traded down twice in the second round, counter to coach Sean Payton’s long history of trading up in drafts, especially with New Orleans.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Verb
This transportable, affordable technology can be used to counter drone swarms rather than relying on expensive kinetic counter-attack measures.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The defense countered that no physical force or restraint was ever used and that OneTaste’s spiritual teachings were protected by the First Amendment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
From the moment that Keanu Reeves slapped a gold coin down on the Continental Hotel’s check-in counter, however, audiences slowly realized that this kinetic revenge thriller was taking place in a unique ecosphere of its own.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Adjective
However, this argument too has prompted counter arguments, with some people arguing that GDP isn't everything and that there's more to life than work.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Out of 14 bouts, seven ended by referee stoppage, including a counter right hand by bantamweight fighter Malcolm Wellmaker with 1 minute, 59 seconds left in the first round to knock out Cameron Saaiman.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Integrity and Transparency: The New Business Imperatives In a time of unprecedented change, taking a slow systematic approach may seem counter intuitive.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The Broncos then traded down twice in the second round, counter to coach Sean Payton’s long history of trading up in drafts, especially with New Orleans.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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Majorities oppose the imposition of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, with approval ratings of just 27%, 29% and 36%, respectively.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot more vocally opposed pension sweeteners during her term, including a last-ditch attempt to convince Pritzker to veto firefighter pension legislation that was projected to add between $18 million and $30 million to the city’s annual bill.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The 15% offset is calculated from your total benefit amount before any deductions, such as your Medicare premium, Kantrowitz said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The Joint Committee on Taxation, the official revenue scorer for Congress, estimates the tax components will add $3.7 trillion to the deficit over the next decade after offsets are calculated.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Although several previous studies have found that low-calorie diets improve depressive symptoms, the latest study shows the opposite.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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But experts told Davis and Kish, our reporting partner at The Oregonian, quite the opposite.—
Steve Suo,
ProPublica,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite all the negative attention the movie received, Johnson did not appear concerned with the long-term impact of Madame Web while speaking with the L.A. Times.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There also exist aspects of their past which would become political fodder in the hands of any opponent’s negative campaign.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Most near-Earth objects (NEOs) are asteroids that range in size from about 10 feet to nearly 25 miles across.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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On a 13-foot-tall wall almost 40 feet across, a kaleidoscope of metal butterflies are now in flight, fluttering around a centerpiece painting on aluminum metal.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Holland has been one of the more active UFC competitors since losing that contest by decision, fighting at middleweight and welterweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Frustrated Democrats are fighting to counter President Trump’s flood-the-zone approach by adopting a mirror strategy with a simple goal: To flood the zone right back.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
1 June 2025
Noun
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling While the bolster gives support and balance to the knife, the lightness of the bolster-free Japanese knives offers ergonomic benefits.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The crowd was right on top of you there, the students rimmed the court, the very definition of a hostile environment.—
Jim Calhoun with Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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That’s coupled with a more hostile political environment for diversity-forward businesses.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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