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Recent Examples of countertrend
First, there was a classic bull flag pattern in July and August, with a short-term countertrend pattern of lower highs and lower lows.
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown.
—Ashley Kennedy, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
This average hid an important countertrend.
—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Yet as Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, explains, NJPS also gave rise to a countertrend: deliberate policies of welcoming and attracting intermarried families.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, sun-sentinel.com, 11 May 2021
The Public Safety Partnership report noted that Cleveland saw a countertrend in violent crime during the last two decades.
—Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 7 July 2020
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2011
David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown.
—Ashley Kennedy, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
This average hid an important countertrend.
—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Yet as Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, explains, NJPS also gave rise to a countertrend: deliberate policies of welcoming and attracting intermarried families.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, sun-sentinel.com, 11 May 2021
The Public Safety Partnership report noted that Cleveland saw a countertrend in violent crime during the last two decades.
—Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 7 July 2020
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countertrend
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Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The mistake is to let organizational habit decide.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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On one hand, those abilities created the propensity to chase pitches outside of the zone.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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So how often does SGA's propensity for falling benefit him?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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In the new vehicles, Waymo uses its own custom chips.—
Jennifer Elias,MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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However, The Information claims that Apple has struggled to even get Google’s massive undistilled Gemini models running on its custom Private Cloud Compute infrastructure, which is built on on M-series Mac chips.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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If Houston enters a precipitous free fall, or if Brown isn’t in charge at the trade deadline, perhaps the tenor of this conversation could change.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The tenor saxophonist was one of America’s most renowned jazz musicians, embracing tradition and innovation for six decades.—
Matt Schudel,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Both trends, stemming from wars in the 1760s, would shape the dynamics of the 1770s in profound and abiding ways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Studded swimwear is one of summer’s hottest trends.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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In a fragmented landscape, what cuts through is work that feels intentional, culturally attuned and slightly ahead of the curve; more perspective than performance.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Interviews with global health officials and internal meeting documents show how behind the curve authorities are in fighting the latest outbreak, as cases spread and hospitals come under attack.—
Jennifer Rigby,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The facility will run around the clock, with most workers on four 10-hour shifts, with three days off.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Brown said momentum has endured as a strategy because investors tend to continue rewarding companies benefiting from innovation cycles and favorable industry shifts, creating trends that can last longer than many expect.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Countertrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countertrend. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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