counteroffer

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Recent Examples of counteroffer Both chambers recently left the government’s proposals out of their budget counteroffers. Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025 Buyers place bids for shipments of inventory, and brands can accept, reject, or counteroffer. Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2025 Let the other side make the first suggestion, then present a counteroffer with a lower number. Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 The first three episodes, in fact, are at their most entertaining, and most promising, as all the lawyers maneuver to snag promotions, field counteroffers and throw dirt at opponents. Tom Gliatto, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for counteroffer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteroffer
Noun
  • Hostage talks have stalled, with Hamas rejecting Israel’s latest proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza which would have seen a 40-day truce in exchange for the release of 11 hostages, itself a counterproposal to an Egyptian offer Hamas agreed.
    Lauren Izso, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to this article CAIRO — Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Tuesday are set to endorse a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination, even as the continuation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is uncertain.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • While middle-class rates would remain the same, the proposal calls for the top rate for the state income tax to increase to 7.99%, up from the current 6.99%, for couples earning more than $1 million per year and individuals earning more than $500,000 per year.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
  • After efforts to pass laws were stalled in Miami-Dade County and then rebuffed last year by the Florida Legislature, which also banned counties from setting their own rules, the last agency actively working on proposals was the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • By making recycling faster, smarter and more efficient, innovations like AMP's offer hope for a more sustainable future.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Homes that used to sit on the market are now getting multiple offers.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Focus on simplifying complex concepts and highlighting the value proposition in a clear and persuasive manner.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The tension between the trio escalates further when Staten and Davis find themselves on opposite sides of a proposition that would run a pipeline through Ransom Canyon and force the men to sell their respective ranches.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Here are some gear suggestions for drivers, bikers and scooter-riders in the market for a jacket, eyeware, camera, footware or other essentials.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Counteroffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteroffer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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