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
Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In the 29th minute, he was dispossessed and Villa countered, with Ollie Watkins getting his toe to a cross and forcing a save from Jorgensen’s boot.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
When Arakawa was found, there was a space heater near her head and a prescription bottle with pills scattered across the counter, the warrant said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Swift was first brought into the mess on Jan. 16 when Baldoni filed a counter lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane.
—Jager Weatherby, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
The idea that a student should get a leg up because of where his or her parents went to school runs counter to basic American notions of fairness and earned opportunity.
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Verb
In a commemorative edition of his book Five Days in November — his firsthand account of the assassination, co-written with his wife — Hill countered conspiracy theories that have long surrounding the assassination.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In the 29th minute, he was dispossessed and Villa countered, with Ollie Watkins getting his toe to a cross and forcing a save from Jorgensen’s boot.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Florida Fresh counter, built into the exterior of CommunCore Hall, offers conch fritters ($6.50) , which were flavorful and tender.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
When Arakawa was found, there was a space heater near her head and a prescription bottle with pills scattered across the counter, the warrant said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some Democrats are advocating for a grassroots movement akin to the Tea Party to rejuvenate the party's base and counter Republican initiatives.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Swift was first brought into the mess on Jan. 16 when Baldoni filed a counter lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane.
—Jager Weatherby, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Adverb
But the idea of mass distributing antibiotics to reduce childhood mortality runs entirely counter to that.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
The idea that a student should get a leg up because of where his or her parents went to school runs counter to basic American notions of fairness and earned opportunity.
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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For example, the association opposes the federal Community Reinvestment Act, which is designed to encourage lending to lower-income and other groups but which, the ABA said, discourages bankers from offering certain products or lending outside of their area networks.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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No executions have been carried out in Louisiana since 2010 due to the state’s struggles to get the drugs necessary for lethal injection and scant political will (Landry’s predecessor, Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards, was opposed to the death penalty).—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Senate's adoption is an early step in the process, which requires detailed work by committees to work out the details of spending, as well as of any offsets to help pay for the additional funds.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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The latest: Although the scope of the offsets is not entirely clear, lobbyists and aides don't expect using major — or possibly any — health policy changes as payfors.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The opposite of inclusion is exclusion; of equity is inequity; and of diversity is homogeneity.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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In this most recent survey, three-quarters of Democrats said the state of the union is not very strong, while three-quarters of Republicans said the opposite.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Studies show that low self-concept clarity—when individuals lack a clear and stable understanding of themselves—is linked to various negative psychological outcomes like higher levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness as well as less satisfying relationships.—
Dale Whelehan,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Consumers deciding to ‘sit it out and wait’ At first glance, January’s spending slump, the first negative monthly reading in nearly two years, appears to substantiate an increasingly unsettling picture of the economic outlook.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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These dwarf lantana selections boast all the flower power of larger varieties while growing in a compact mound just 12-inches across.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The plant ranges from less than 1 centimeter to 3 to 7 centimeters across, researchers said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Formulated with zinc pyrithione (this is what actively fights flaky skin), squalane (boosts shine), and sugar kelp extract (prevents inflammation and bacteria growth), this is a total powerhouse haircare product.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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Russia has skirted around Pokrovsk, a city key to Ukrainian defenses in the east, rather than fighting inside the settlement.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Presented to the public in two segments, Lightfoot’s report showed the village went from having healthy budget balances to a multimillion-dollar deficit since Henyard was elected mayor.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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By connecting fragmented data, companies can deliver personalized experiences while ensuring secure access and protecting sensitive information, striking the perfect balance between customer convenience and data privacy compliance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The set-up has grown increasingly hostile over time, and became an impassible roadblock when the Lerner family tried to sell the Nationals back in 2022.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Prince overcame the hostile environment and kept TCU afloat during the first quarter when the Horned Frogs struggled to find their footing offensively.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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