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
Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But Republicans counter that the justices have grown too removed from the public.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The kitchen also features double ovens, a tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances, a beverage/coffee station, a peninsula and space to install a beverage chiller.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Frank Langfitt, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
All of his hits are off right-handers, which is counter to his career norms.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
But the idea of mass distributing antibiotics to reduce childhood mortality runs entirely counter to that.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Small, coordinated drone units can conduct surveillance and even deliver payloads in ways traditional forces struggle to counter.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But Republicans counter that the justices have grown too removed from the public.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
But you may also be asked for a date of birth or driver’s license number at the return counter at the mall, or in an application for a discount program.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The kitchen also features double ovens, a tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances, a beverage/coffee station, a peninsula and space to install a beverage chiller.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Bipartisan history Congress created the National Endowment for Democracy in 1983 to support democracy, extend American soft power and counter Soviet influence.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
All of his hits are off right-handers, which is counter to his career norms.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The chronograph includes a small seconds counter at 9 o’clock, an hour and minute counter at 3 o’clock, and a date at 6 o’clock, which is all powered by Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9906 movement.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
But the idea of mass distributing antibiotics to reduce childhood mortality runs entirely counter to that.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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For decades, the organization vigorously opposed sports gambling.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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California voters opposed similar school voucher plans in 1993 and 2000, with both initiatives receiving about 30 percent support.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Federal debts that might trigger offsets include federal income tax delinquencies, student loan defaults, and SSA overpayments.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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If increasing tariffs reduces the trade deficit, that would be a potential offset to the negative GDP consequences of cutting government spending.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But industry experts expect the opposite: Prices will rise for manufacturers and customers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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That’s actually kind of the opposite of how voter fatigue works.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the realm of finance, this means that positive emotions encourage strategic long-term financial planning, while negative emotions push individuals toward short-term, reactionary spending habits.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Among all adults, about 4 in 10 had a negative view of Ocasio-Cortez while about 3 in 10 had a positive view.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In contrast, Tai — who eventually becomes a powerful lawyer as an adult — often relies on buttering up her witnesses and using courtroom theatrics to get her point across.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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City have locked on across most of the pitch, but Bernardo is not tight enough to the full-back and Nico Gonzalez has moved across to Rodrygo (who Josko Gvardiol is marking).—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Among the federal lawsuits fighting to continue the program, a hearing is scheduled Monday in federal court in northern California on a motion to speed up the sharing of evidence.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the day, President Trump rejected reports that advisor Elon Musk would be briefed on how the U.S. would fight a hypothetical war with China.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The molecules then freeze, forming dust grains and thus establishing a balance between depletion and replenishment.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But First Step Act supporters portray the reforms as a delicate balance between fairness and public safety.—
Taylor Millard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Andreas typically waits until there have been three instances of potential hostile communication before asking her friend or colleague if everything is OK.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Home to one of the world’s largest refugee populations – most of them from Afghanistan – Pakistan has not always welcomed the foreigners, subjecting them to hostile living conditions and threatening deportation over the years.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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