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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstrokes
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Accessible by stairs or elevator, the expansive kitchen on the garden level is decked out with double islands featuring White Danby marble counters.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Wipe down any small appliances (don’t forget underneath), bottles or storage containers, or decorations on your counters to remove dust or grease buildup every week.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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These are not always easy choices to make, and anticoagulation experts like Allen are wary of creating a world where doctors are too scared to prescribe blood thinners, as that would be likely to lead to more strokes and even more preventable harm.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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The principal cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Huntington begins each practice session with long bow strokes close to the bridge, gently but firmly coaxing sound that will project to the back of the concert hall.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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By day’s end, the team discovered enough empty bags and bottles to have held 2,150 pounds of fertilizer and more than 29 gallons of liquid concentrate.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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After a short foot chase, ICE officers grabbed a man who had arrived for a court appearance on charges of possessing over 50 pounds of methamphetamine.—
Steve Karnowski,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The music video interposes clips of a nation on fire—thieves and looters running rampant, protesters spitting in cops’ faces—with footage of Aldean and his band playing in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, vowing to deliver justice.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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This starter kit includes an LED lamp, a nail base coat, a color of your choice, a top coat, a polish remover, clips for the removal process, and a couple of complimentary nail files.—
Renée Reardin,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Like a fish from a fairy tale, a bouquet of hooks threaded through its lips, The Changeling keeps evading capture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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While some shower curtains come with their own hooks, others require you to have them on hand or buy separately.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Use warmer bedding, rugs, socks, and smart airflow (like reversing ceiling fans) to stay cozy.—
Michelle Ullman,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Keeping her same white bra, shoes, and socks, the mom-of-one went full streetwear mode with a pair of crisp white slacks and a cream barn jacket that framed her multi-watt engagement ring.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The dress, an ode to Giorgio Armani, also featured two cutouts on her shoulders and a micro turtleneck, both of which were crystal- and pearl-dusted, as were the cuffs of her sleeves.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cheap drinks soften emotional blows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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But researchers worry that repeated, less dramatic blows, such as heading the ball, can also have long-term effects; there is evidence that players who regularly head the ball are at greater risk of dementia than those, such as goalkeepers, who do not.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Counterstrokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrokes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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