counterresponse

Definition of counterresponsenext

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Recent Examples of counterresponse The counterresponse is visceral one way or the other. CBS News, 13 Nov. 2022 There was even a consensus statement issued calling brain training into question, which, in turn, resulted in a counterresponse from researchers who defended it. Susanne M. Jaeggi, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2020 That provoked angry tweets and threats of intervention from President Trump and a strong counterresponse from the mayor. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterresponse
Noun
  • Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Wouldn’t that mean that the modern system of VCs funding startups—and ultimately, companies like Apple and Google— was based on a counterreaction to the white-supremecist ethos that Harris finds tucked away in every corner of his hometown?
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 3 Mar. 2023
  • That may contribute to a cycle of reaction and counterreaction that could deteriorate into outright conflict.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored a first-half goal and Cape Verde had an answer, taking the round of 32 matchup to extra time.
    Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • Sherman didn’t give a definite answer to that but expects the Marlins to compete regardless.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • When asked specifically about religion, the models provide neutral, respectful replies, Wingate said.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Sufficient counteraction is needed to force them to seek peace.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Counterresponse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterresponse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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