counterstep

noun

Definition of counterstepnext
as in doing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstep
  1. doing
  2. move
  3. shift
  4. step
  5. act
  6. measure
  7. process
  8. procedure
Noun
  • On Thursday, there was another closed-door House Ethics Committee meeting to debate whether to release the panel’s report on Gaetz’s seamy doings.
    Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This is another of many federal government doings that merits the attention of incoming president Donald Trump’s advisory Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of doing
Noun
  • So for them, Wednesday’s trade for Crochet was a move that made perfect sense.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The versatile driver is set to replace Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 car for Joe Gibbs Racing starting in the 2025 season, a move that brings immense expectations.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of move
Noun
  • This increase in cost ratio is due to a mix shift towards lower margin products.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Could This Capture Shift the War's Trajectory? Insurgents' progress toward Hama and their control of Aleppo demonstrate the regime's growing vulnerability, especially as international focus shifts elsewhere.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of shift
Noun
  • The end result was a breathtaking journey through 17 years’ worth of musical eras that found the star connecting with her fans at every step along the way.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The next step, Delta chief executive Ed Bastian told the WSJ, is ramping up its strategy with private flights thanks to its investment in private aviation firm Wheels Up.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of step
Noun
  • It’s most effectively rendered in the second act’s rumble — a stark, visceral, and surprising set piece that uses rain and strobe lighting and leaves both cast and audience breathless.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Though the act is targeting Ohio Stadium specifically, this law could find its way to other stadiums to stop players from fighting with one another.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of act
Noun
  • Integrating such systems into sensitive infrastructure like energy grids demands robust governance and proactive safety measures.
    Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Republicans appear likely to push to punt the deadline into the early days of President-elect Donald Trump's administration, though the exact timeline for the stopgap measure remains a key question.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of measure
Noun
  • To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Refrigerator thawing takes the longest but leftovers remain safe throughout the process.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of process
Noun
  • Wilson underwent a surgical procedure on his knee to clean things up and his recovery time will take him off the field.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Having some sort of distraction—whether a good book, gripping podcast, or friend by your side—can shift your thoughts away from the pain, anxiety, or discomfort the procedure may cause and toward something more joyful.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of procedure
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