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Recent Examples of countertrend
This average hid an important countertrend.
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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
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
Noun
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Key features include a sun deck, with a large pool with countercurrent jets and a Jacuzzi, and five balconies and sea terraces, one of which connects to a lower deck guest cabin.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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The arrangement functions as a countercurrent heat exchanger, warming blood in the veins and cooling blood in the arteries.—
Carl Zimmer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
Noun
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To help rule out other possible conditions, your healthcare provider may ask about your alcohol use, medications, lifestyle habits, and symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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When Mercury moves into Pisces on March 30, your mindset and communication habits come under review.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Imperial March The violence is shocking by Severance standards, but one thing the show has already demonstrated is a propensity for riveting music sequences.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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In five games since his cross-continent journey to join the Wild in Vancouver, Brazeau has shown a propensity for going to the net with his 6-foot-6 frame, but has yet to record a point.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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Three variants of the prior-generation Model Y listed earlier this week on the Model Y custom order page – also known as the online configurator – have been removed as of Thursday in the U.S.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Each tier nets you deeper rewards, such as $100 off on your birthday (with a purchase of $300 or more); wedding and anniversary band offers; free express shipping; special offers from loyalty partners; lifetime protection plans; annual benefits; and discounts on custom jewelry made from scratch.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pope’s hospitalization has changed the tenor of the Catholic Church’s jubilee year, a once-in-every-25-years event focused on pilgrimage and forgiveness.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Clint Steadman, in the only other truly significant male role, has a youthful charm and pretty tenor as Joe, the junior accountant who teaches Violet something about second chances.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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More Abercrombie Spring Clothing Deals: Best Top Deals Abercrombie is known for mixing comfort with fashion's latest trends.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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This stunning tulle midi is an affordable way to channel the super-feminine dress trend to a wedding this spring.—
Madeleine Bokan Thares,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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The roof’s soft curves intuitively guide visitors toward key entrances and spaces, making navigation seamless and inviting from every angle.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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As consumer demand for fresh, high-quality options continues to surge, Citrus America has been ahead of the curve.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years, marking a shift in fast-fashion consumers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Despite these hurdles, audio enclaves present a fundamental shift in sound control.—
Jiaxin Zhong,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Countertrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countertrend. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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