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Recent Examples of counterresponse
The counterresponse is visceral one way or the other.
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CBS News, 13 Nov. 2022
There was even a consensus statement issued calling brain training into question, which, in turn, resulted in a counterresponse from researchers who defended it.
—Susanne M. Jaeggi, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2020
That provoked angry tweets and threats of intervention from President Trump and a strong counterresponse from the mayor.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020
CBS News, 13 Nov. 2022
There was even a consensus statement issued calling brain training into question, which, in turn, resulted in a counterresponse from researchers who defended it.
—Susanne M. Jaeggi, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2020
That provoked angry tweets and threats of intervention from President Trump and a strong counterresponse from the mayor.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterresponse
Noun
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Rushing’s reactions steadily grew more animated, on the field and in the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The 937-pound (425-kilogram) spacecraft will launch into an initial testing orbit on June 27 and perform a series of checkouts to ensure that its basic systems (three main engines, 16 reaction control thrusters, solar arrays, robotic arms) are all working properly.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Wouldn’t that mean that the modern system of VCs funding startups—and ultimately, companies like Apple and Google— was based on a counterreaction to the white-supremecist ethos that Harris finds tucked away in every corner of his hometown?—
Steven Levy,
WIRED,
3 Mar. 2023
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That may contribute to a cycle of reaction and counterreaction that could deteriorate into outright conflict.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2022
Noun
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General Daily Insight for June 13, 2026 Warmth wants a canvas, and courage answers.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Warmth wants a canvas, and courage answers.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Noun
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If replies pop quickly, stay flexible and follow the lead into a short meeting or impromptu call.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Rutherford was unbeaten on 54 from 40 deliveries and Jason Holder clobbered three sixes in the penultimate over, finishing 21 not out off five balls as West Indies reached 170-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 169.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Sufficient counteraction is needed to force them to seek peace.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Counterresponse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterresponse. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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