as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture
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as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
her version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened
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as in negative
opposed to one's interests
was unprepared for such a strong counter campaign by opponents of the legislative bill
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Recent Examples of counter
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
Supporters have countered that states will have the flexibility to figure out solutions for those affected.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
On the other side of the capital, thousands of people who support the present republican system of government gathered Friday for a counter rally.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Frank Langfitt, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
All of his hits are off right-handers, which is counter to his career norms.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Rachel Siegel The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
So, the firings seem counter to the exceptions that downsizing would include law enforcement personnel who perform an essential national security function for the U.S. government.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
During debate, the budget-writing lawmakers countered that the proposal wasn’t a cut, just a delay.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
Supporters have countered that states will have the flexibility to figure out solutions for those affected.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Hand-cleaning edges under counters and by baseboards in bathrooms is a good idea, too.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
On the other side of the capital, thousands of people who support the present republican system of government gathered Friday for a counter rally.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Bipartisan history Congress created the National Endowment for Democracy in 1983 to support democracy, extend American soft power and counter Soviet influence.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
All of his hits are off right-handers, which is counter to his career norms.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Many employees said their instructions also seemed counter to DOGE's focus on increasing accountability and government oversight.
—Rachel Siegel The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
So, the firings seem counter to the exceptions that downsizing would include law enforcement personnel who perform an essential national security function for the U.S. government.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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Based on pre- and post-debate data collected from the audience, Sey's stance on opposing trans athletes in women's sports appeared to be the winning argument.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, Trump’s top campaign donor and White House cost-cutting chief, is opposing Trump’s tariffs increasingly more openly.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Individuals employed by the government in jobs which were not covered by Social Security previously could not collect Social Security upon retirement because of the offset of their public pension against Social Security to prevent a windfall.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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That process may be referred to as offsetting the payment, administrative offset, or offset.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Or the opposite, how a finished piece of clothing can be artfully and efficiently explained on paper.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But central bankers—and many economists—argue the opposite: that an independent Fed is essential to managing inflation and stewarding the economy, and that caving to political demands could damage the economy and global trust in U.S. institutions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After years of ever-growing negative free cash flow, the tide turned in 2020.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the negative effects on the economy could be significant, prompting the Fed to lower rates sooner and more sharply.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In one round, they were all told to walk as straight across as possible—or with essentially zero degrees of deviation.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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The clash occurred just over two billion years ago in ancient South Africa, forming the largest impact structure on Earth: a massive crater almost 200 miles across.—
Max Bennett,
Discover Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An affidavit reviewed by USA TODAY indicates Balmer and his spouse were fighting during the January 2023 incident when Penbrook Police responded.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The disgraced music mogul has fought to be released from jail pending trial three times, with his most recent attempt denied on Nov. 27.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Interest begins accruing the day after the tax deadline on any unpaid balance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The white flowers also provide a balance to the golden design.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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