as in reversely
in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands
Turn the screw counterclockwise one full turn.
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Recent Examples of counterclockwise
Generally, the way our winter storm conditions tend to work is that a low-pressure system rotates counterclockwise, bringing warm moist air up from southern regions to crash into cold air masses.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Its hand moves counterclockwise around the dial once every 24 seconds, whether the time is suspended or not, to remind you that the watch is still working.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The impact caused the bus to flip counterclockwise and do a complete rotation before landing upright.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Its hand moves counterclockwise around the dial once every 24 seconds, whether the time is suspended or not, to remind you that the watch is still working.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The impact caused the bus to flip counterclockwise and do a complete rotation before landing upright.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterclockwise
backward
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The service Service here is top notch, with the front desk and concierge bending over backwards to make guests happy.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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All that progress rolls backward if males can take spots on both men’s and women’s teams; this torpedoes Title IX and hijacks women’s sports.—
Alanna Smith,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterclockwise. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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