under-the-counter

Definition of under-the-counternext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for under-the-counter
Adjective
  • But while that under-the-table approach by Israel towards Hamas came crashing down with the October 7, 2023 attacks, concern still lingers in Ramallah, the headquarters of the PA , that the new technocratic committee could be another way to divide Palestinians by creating rival centers of power.
    Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
  • As alluded to previously, many athletes accepted under-the-table payments from schools (and their partners) who knew their contributions have a meaningful impact on their (and their partners’) bottom line.
    Nick LoMaglio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • From the Dallas Stadium, an unauthorized aircraft cannot come within three nautical miles or fly 3,000 feet ground-to-air.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • But these centers often have little to no medical staff, which means ultrasound offerings could violate laws against the unauthorized practice of medicine or false advertising.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • The indictment charges all five defendants with conspiracy, unlicensed dealing and manufacturing of firearms, interstate travel with intent to unlawfully deal firearms, and unlawful importation of firearms into California.
    Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Kalshi alone is fighting more than 30 lawsuits across the country, as states argue the company is running an unlicensed sportsbook.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Under-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under-the-counter. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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