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
Simon Lewis, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Pakistan, which faces similar restrictions on its F-16 fleet, and has turned to China, its close partner to counter Indian threats.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Does the Thrifty ice cream in the freezer aisle taste the same as the stuff from the Rite Aid scoop counters?
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Where Is The Best Place To Store Flour? Many of us dump our flour into counter containers or seal it in a zip-top bag in the pantry, but is that truly the best way to store it?
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department was revoking visas held by visitors who were acting counter to national interests, including some who protested Israel’s war in Gaza and those who faced unrelated criminal charges.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In April, Rubio shut down a State Department office that had sought to counter foreign disinformation, accusing it of censorship and wasting U.S. taxpayer money.
—Simon Lewis, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Pakistan, which faces similar restrictions on its F-16 fleet, and has turned to China, its close partner to counter Indian threats.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Noun
The stainless steel sink is built into the counter, while the microwave is across the aisle and the 88-L fridge below the very front end of the counter.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Does the Thrifty ice cream in the freezer aisle taste the same as the stuff from the Rite Aid scoop counters?
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Adjective
The agency has also been testing systems to detect and counter drones near airports.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Where Is The Best Place To Store Flour? Many of us dump our flour into counter containers or seal it in a zip-top bag in the pantry, but is that truly the best way to store it?
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his department was revoking visas held by visitors who were acting counter to national interests, including some who protested Israel’s war in Gaza and those who face criminal charges.
—Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department was revoking visas held by visitors who were acting counter to national interests, including some who protested Israel’s war in Gaza and those who faced unrelated criminal charges.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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The legislation, Senate Bill 8, passed on a largely party-line vote of 87 to 59, with 13 Democrats opposed and one Republican, Rep. Tom Delnicki of South Windsor, in favor.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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During his campaign, Trump opposed US Steel being purchased by a foreign entity.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Noun
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But markets are betting that making the 2017 tax cuts permanent as well as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, with only partial revenue offsets, will aggravate the fiscal problems.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Those efforts and the pandemic pause significantly reduced the number of seniors facing offsets.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Known on the international festival circuit for his epically minimalist features with bladder-busting running times, his movies are challenging, high-art dramas made for a very select few — the opposite of the flashy, ADHD-friendly content found on streamers.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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But Toile Blanche, the Leroy Brothers’ longtime hotel in Provence, is the opposite of all that.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The only negative in a sublime opening period for Florida was Sam Reinhart leaving with an apparent knee injury after enduring a questionable hip-check hit from Sebastian Aho that the league should take a look at.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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About 92% of those with positive blood test results had confirmed amyloid plaques, while negative results were confirmed in 97% of participants.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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The company’s spec sheet says that each panel is 22 inches across, with a 480-by-540 resolution and refresh rates from 48 to 144Hz.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Once chest length, her hair now sits just above chin-length, cut straight across in one layer and flipped slightly outward at the ends.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Moving to Italy was a big jump and then moving here was another big jump: from Serie B to a big club that fights in European competition.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The current plan would lift the SALT cap from $10,000 to $30,000, but a handful of blue-state Republicans have been fighting to raise the cap higher.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Spain's housing crisis highlights the delicate balance between tourism and residents, particularly in popular tourist destinations.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The record-setting balances, on their own, weren’t necessarily a troublesome indicator.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Some of countries in the continent that are rich in uranium, such as Niger and Gabon, may be delicate or difficult to deal with in the near term as both underwent military coups recently, with Niger turning hostile toward the French and more toward the Russians.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET and Pacers fans are sure to bring the energy and create a hostile atmosphere for New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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