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
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
The report explained there was a widening opportunity for more U.S. investment to counter historically strong Chinese investment.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
But a shared sense of humor creates a powerful bond that lets couples reconnect with playfulness, counter stress and find levity in the midst of life’s complexities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Oct. 2024
The Raiders, ranked No. 5 in the state and No. 11th in the nation, counter with S Travares Daniels II (Maryland) and CB Tavius Horne Jr. (East Carolina).
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2024
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Verb
To counter these threats, India is investing in technologies that secure its democratic foundations while positioning itself as a model for the Global South.
—Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
The report explained there was a widening opportunity for more U.S. investment to counter historically strong Chinese investment.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Folding method: Rather than having to tip the dough out on the counter and knead it, King Arthur's recipe calls for folding the dough right in the bowl.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Konkel has a toddler, so her family keeps it simple, limiting the number of ornaments and keeping other decor at counter height to avoid accidents.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
But a shared sense of humor creates a powerful bond that lets couples reconnect with playfulness, counter stress and find levity in the midst of life’s complexities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Israel, at times, has carried out attacks that went counter to the U.S.’s goal of avoiding a larger war, creating friction with its allies.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Oct. 2024
The Raiders, ranked No. 5 in the state and No. 11th in the nation, counter with S Travares Daniels II (Maryland) and CB Tavius Horne Jr. (East Carolina).
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2024
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The city is opposed to the construction of the West Austin Business Park, saying it was not authorized by the city and goes against the development plan the city and the landowner, Wheelock Communities, had agreed to in 2015.—
Rachel Royster,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Jan. 2025
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In the Senate, 79 members voted in favor of the measure, while 18 opposed and three abstained.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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As does a menu of potential spending offsets proposed by House Republicans, which includes a new fee for EVs and the elimination of a tax credit loophole for leasing them.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans met Tuesday to suss out how changes to Medicaid or other health care measures could be used as offsets in a reconciliation bill.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, Dinsmore said the opposite could soon be true.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Eggers is the opposite of a fly-by-night filmmaker, and each of his previous three movies were the result of careful storyboarding, intense historical research, and immersive design.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That may only trigger the negative tipping processes.—
Andy Extance,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Layering tragedy atop tragedy One of the immediate negative effects of the Marshall Fire was substantial price gouging, which further compounded issues for affected renters such as Christina Eisert.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the pugilistic, digressive arena of a YouTube debate, advocates for the right are just more experienced at getting their point across.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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For comparison, the average baseball is about 2.9 inches across.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has confirmed the deployment of troops from North Korea to fight Ukrainian forces.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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With fire-fueling winds returning to the region and workers fighting to contain the firestorm, Aiko is holding space for healing, sending a team of masseuses to a first responders base for sessions of temporary relief.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jeanty is an elite back with outstanding contact balance, burst and acceleration to wear defenses down.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Electrolyte Balance: The adrenal glands ensure a proper balance of minerals in the blood, such as sodium and potassium.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead, she was hounded out of the classroom by authorities hostile to Western literature.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Last year, Trump's predecessor Joe Biden fired the inspector general of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, after an investigation found the official had created a hostile work environment.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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