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
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Prosecutors countered that Dominguez acted out of anger, fueled by a breakup and uncertainty over his future at UC Davis.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Unlike the others, which are built more for smartphones and desktops, Amazon is clearly trying to lock in its place on the kitchen counter with Alexa+.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 29 May 2025
Instead, the Department of Health and Human Services is filling with political appointees whose views of vaccines run less obviously counter to evidence than Kennedy’s.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This new directive seems counter to Trump’s promise.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Verb
Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflates medical bills for families.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Prosecutors countered that Dominguez acted out of anger, fueled by a breakup and uncertainty over his future at UC Davis.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
This watch has a brown leather strap with off-white stitching and a striking green matte finish dial, complemented by a seconds’ counter at the 9 o’clock position and a red hand.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Unlike the others, which are built more for smartphones and desktops, Amazon is clearly trying to lock in its place on the kitchen counter with Alexa+.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Adjective
The best way to protect against unhealthy messages about masculinity is for parents to be prepared with a counter narrative for their family.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 29 May 2025
Instead, the Department of Health and Human Services is filling with political appointees whose views of vaccines run less obviously counter to evidence than Kennedy’s.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Adverb
Damaging a beloved community space intended to foster reflection and bring hope to the whole community is counter productive.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This new directive seems counter to Trump’s promise.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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Those opposed to institutional real estate investors have pushed for restrictions or outright bans on SFR ownership by institutional investors.—
Caleb Petitt,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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The Federal Reserve’s vice-chair for supervision Michelle Bowman is now the second Fed official to support rate cuts as soon as July, opposing Fed chair Jerome Powell.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Noun
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While higher oil prices are a significant drag on many sectors within the US economy, the profits from US oil production provide a positive offset.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Carbon offsets, electric vehicles, and glossy net-zero pledges are held up as solutions, while the core logic—produce more, ship further, grow faster—goes unchallenged.—
Nathalie Kelley,
Time,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The opposite is true for the Southern Hemisphere, which on the June solstice has its shortest day and longest night.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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In an era when teams have been shedding non-player jobs to save money, Walter has done the opposite. 4. Find stars to build around Clayton Kershaw.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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On key international conflicts, Trump's ratings skew negative.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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However, there is one caveat that needs to be addressed: the negative fan score was posted before the show was even released.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Marchand dipped to the left, moved the puck to his forehand and fired back across.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The commercial succinctly and humorously gets the point across.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Reggie Greer, who served as a senior advisor on LGBTQI+ Persons at the State Department in the Biden administration, remembers being in North Carolina during the 2016 bathroom bill fight.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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As most skin care buffs know, hyaluronic acid is a holy grail humectant used in skin care and makeup to retain moisture, retain elasticity, and fight aging.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors accuse the men of concealing the fraud through complex financial transactions, and sending fraudulent account statements with false balances to people with special needs and their families.—
Jeff Martin,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Syria has turned from a fertile ground to a hostile one for Iran and its assets, after the Assad regime was toppled in December.—
Lina Khatib,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Republican leaders there have long seen many local school boards as hostile to potential charter school operators, resulting in a steady push to find ways for operators to apply to the state.—
Kate Payne,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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