as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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Recent Examples of countered
However, Save Austin Now has countered that a charter amendment is necessary to ensure sustained fiscal accountability, since changes to the charter require voter approval.
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials countered with a 6% wage increase paid over three years.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Dobbins countered, musing again.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
As for the couple Reyes married, the pair reportedly invited Bad Bunny to their wedding and the Latin music megastar countered with an invite to his Super Bowl performance.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The feds have countered that the states have no claim to sue — and that any legal recourse must be pursued through a pending breach-of-contract claim filed last week by the bi-state Gateway Development Commission, which is building the tunnel.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Washington countered with a zone defense, containing UCLA’s offense, and built a four-point lead at the break.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Maye has countered with his elite ability to scramble and make off-platform plays.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Roy has countered by stressing his conservative record and independence, saying the job is about enforcing the law and defending Texas – not personal fealty.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials countered with a 6% wage increase paid over three years.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Dobbins countered, musing again.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
As for the couple Reyes married, the pair reportedly invited Bad Bunny to their wedding and the Latin music megastar countered with an invite to his Super Bowl performance.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The feds have countered that the states have no claim to sue — and that any legal recourse must be pursued through a pending breach-of-contract claim filed last week by the bi-state Gateway Development Commission, which is building the tunnel.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Washington countered with a zone defense, containing UCLA’s offense, and built a four-point lead at the break.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Maye has countered with his elite ability to scramble and make off-platform plays.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Roy has countered by stressing his conservative record and independence, saying the job is about enforcing the law and defending Texas – not personal fealty.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countered
Verb
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The Palestinian Authority wants to govern both territories ahead of eventual statehood, something to which Israel is adamantly opposed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bowden and three other physicians sued doctors, medical boards and the Federation of State Medical Boards, accusing them of conspiring to punish doctors who opposed COVID-19 vaccine mandates and treatments that did not adhere to medical boards’ guidelines.—
Evan MacDonald,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last year, the budget process went into overtime as the two chambers fought over sales taxes and clashed with DeSantis.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the next three years, American forces—including approximately 10,000 American Indian soldiers—along with troops from 15 other nations, fought to prevent a Communist takeover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This phrase was born on social media and its effects can be combatted with intervention from parents.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2025
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Pureval countered that the city leadership combatted crime through numerous measures, including implementing a stricter curfew and recruiting more officers.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Countered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countered. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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