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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The findings could open the door to using gaming as a therapeutic tool to counter stress and anxiety.
Video games and gaming.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Away from home, a state of chaos does not suit United and Preston did well to create enough of it — both through disciplinary wind-ups and their own share of chances on the counter.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
The sturdy design and materials gave us the confidence to allow a small toddler to join adults at counter height.
—Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 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
Sometime in the second quarter of the SMU-Penn State game, which kicks off at noon ET on TNT (sublicensed from Disney for a hefty sum), NBC will counter with a matchup between the 9-5 Texans and the 13-1 Chiefs.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The findings could open the door to using gaming as a therapeutic tool to counter stress and anxiety.
Video games and gaming.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Woven into this garland are twinkling star lights that cast a glowy, cozy light onto the counter below.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Away from home, a state of chaos does not suit United and Preston did well to create enough of it — both through disciplinary wind-ups and their own share of chances on the counter.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The faux leather black stools are 25% off in the counter height style.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
The sturdy design and materials gave us the confidence to allow a small toddler to join adults at counter height.
—Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
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Pushback on the horizon Shocking no one, the multibillion-dollar fossil fuel industry that profits from the sales of gas-burning vehicles staunchly opposes California’s recent rules.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Congressional leaders are scrambling to find a solution to averting a looming government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump killed a bipartisan stopgap measure Wednesday by ordering Republicans to oppose it.George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Potential Offsets Offsets could include: Ending Existing Energy Credits: $300 billion in offsets.Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Deal over carbon markets draws criticism One of the goals at this year's summit was to finally agree on rules for a global system for trading carbon offsets, or carbon credits.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 Nov. 2024
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The New York City Marathon, my second marathon ever, was the opposite of the one in Fresno in almost every way.Rachel Stevens, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Wow, the response produced at run-time is the opposite of the training time response.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Paris Saint-Germain refused to allow Pochettino to depart, Antonio Conte decided Tottenham were not the right fit, talks with Paulo Fonseca fell down and links with Gennaro Gattuso prompted a negative response among fans.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But there’s no doubt that the departure of the NBA is another black eye for a firm that doesn’t need any more negative headlines.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The triangle was said to have stretched from Benton Harbor, Michigan, up and across the lake to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and back across to Ludington, Michigan.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The case itself measures just 26mm across, and is a surprisingly comfortable shape on the wrist.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
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Yet the film won’t fight its way out of the red for Paramount, which spent more than $250 million to return to the arena.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
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Parking Lot Altercation This sketch follows Short and Mikey Day using hand signals to fight over a parking space.Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Results Great Value's Cream Cheese won consistently high marks across all of our editors' tastings for its balance of sweetness, tartness, and saltiness.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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More news: Former Major League Pitcher, 35, Reportedly Dies in Car Accident San Diego lowered its competitive balance tax payroll to $231 million in 2024.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some of Trump’s most hostile words in the past have been directed at Amazon and Meta.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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