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
Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The defense countered that no physical force or restraint was ever used and that OneTaste’s spiritual teachings were protected by the First Amendment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
From the moment that Keanu Reeves slapped a gold coin down on the Continental Hotel’s check-in counter, however, audiences slowly realized that this kinetic revenge thriller was taking place in a unique ecosphere of its own.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Out of 14 bouts, seven ended by referee stoppage, including a counter right hand by bantamweight fighter Malcolm Wellmaker with 1 minute, 59 seconds left in the first round to knock out Cameron Saaiman.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The Wolf Amendment seems counter to the old way of doing things.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Verb
This transportable, affordable technology can be used to counter drone swarms rather than relying on expensive kinetic counter-attack measures.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The defense countered that no physical force or restraint was ever used and that OneTaste’s spiritual teachings were protected by the First Amendment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
From the moment that Keanu Reeves slapped a gold coin down on the Continental Hotel’s check-in counter, however, audiences slowly realized that this kinetic revenge thriller was taking place in a unique ecosphere of its own.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Adjective
However, this argument too has prompted counter arguments, with some people arguing that GDP isn't everything and that there's more to life than work.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Out of 14 bouts, seven ended by referee stoppage, including a counter right hand by bantamweight fighter Malcolm Wellmaker with 1 minute, 59 seconds left in the first round to knock out Cameron Saaiman.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The two-time Millrose Games indoor 60 meter hurdles champion worked the deli counter at Wal-Mart – during his stay in North Carolina – before his big break.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The Wolf Amendment seems counter to the old way of doing things.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
Verb
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Local Democratic leaders had opposed the move, accusing the Republican president of fueling the disorder.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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At the time, Paul was opposing Trump’s nomination of Mike Pompeo, then the CIA director, for secretary of state.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
Noun
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With a goal of achieving absolute zero emissions in airport operations by 2035 — no offsets, just real reductions — the facility is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in airports, while continuing to explore how to support and accelerate the wider aviation transition.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Assume further that, without the offset, the monthly spousal Social Security benefit would have been $250.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The question would be who the third cornerback would be at either slot or opposite of Elam on the boundary.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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Others, especially in the South, are experiencing the opposite.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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There also exist aspects of their past which would become political fodder in the hands of any opponent’s negative campaign.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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There is no denying that tariffs come with a net negative cost to the consumer and economic surplus overall.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Most near-Earth objects (NEOs) are asteroids that range in size from about 10 feet to nearly 25 miles across.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The budget also moves the Giant Magellan Telescope, which would boast starlight-gathering mirrors totaling more than 25 meters across, into a final design phase.—
Nadia Drake,
Scientific American,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Asked about the optics of the two groups fighting each other through open letters to city leadership, Martinez pointed out that both Black and Latino students have seen significant improvements in literacy rates under his tenure.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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At one point the pair had fought in the street, leading police to take the man's identity, which helped lead to him, investigators said.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
Noun
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling While the bolster gives support and balance to the knife, the lightness of the bolster-free Japanese knives offers ergonomic benefits.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s coupled with a more hostile political environment for diversity-forward businesses.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The crowd was right on top of you there, the students rimmed the court, the very definition of a hostile environment.—
Jim Calhoun with Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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