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
Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
However, if this is done alongside tax-loss harvesting, investors can realize losses within their portfolio and use them to counter the gains and minimize taxes.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
In the past, Trump has been accused of amplifying other actions that resulted in violence, including the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol and the 2017 clash between white supremacists and counter protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2024
And that, in turn, would run directly counter to Trump’s goal of maintaining lower interest rates as part of a policy of accelerating economic growth.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Nevertheless, there has been consternation but not panic in Iran about the investment of billions of dollars over many years, both to defend Mr. Assad and to create the Axis, which aims to counter Israeli and American influence in the Mideast.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
However, if this is done alongside tax-loss harvesting, investors can realize losses within their portfolio and use them to counter the gains and minimize taxes.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
Immigrant advocates have long been clamoring for Democrats to focus their message on the economic and human benefits of immigration, providing a real counter to the restrictionist stance espoused by President-elect Trump.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The sturdy design and materials gave us the confidence to allow a small toddler to join adults at counter height.
—Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
In the past, Trump has been accused of amplifying other actions that resulted in violence, including the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol and the 2017 clash between white supremacists and counter protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Raiders, ranked No. 5 in the state and No. 11th in the nation, counter with S Travares Daniels II (Maryland) and CB Tavius Horne Jr. (East Carolina).
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2024
And that, in turn, would run directly counter to Trump’s goal of maintaining lower interest rates as part of a policy of accelerating economic growth.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counter
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On Saturday, the group stormed the city of Homs where the Syrian rebellion began in 2011, also releasing prisoners who had opposed Assad's regime and languished in Syria's infamous jails for years.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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This duo could put legitimate fear into opposing teams and give San Antonio a formidable star duo to contend.Matt Levine, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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This includes teachers, firefighters, police officers and their spouses, all of which deal with the impacts of the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO).Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other forms of carbon removal, notably planting forests, are much cheaper than DAC, and removal offsets also compete with offsets for renewable energy, which avoid emitting new emissions.Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 18 Sep. 2024
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In 2019, the Jets did the complete opposite, which many Jets fans remember.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bashar initially seemed the opposite of his father.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Protection Challenges: Children in crisis are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and neglect; in Syria, 85 percent of all households struggle to make ends meet, increasing their risks of turning to child labor and other negative coping mechanisms.Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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To limit those negative responses, the site is adjusting its user input tools, and will end the conversations of users who submit content that violates the site's terms of service and community guidelines.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other meteors, which originate from comets, the Geminids are thought to come from an asteroid — 3200 Phaethon — which is nearly 3 miles across and orbits the sun every 1.4 years.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The image above, which is about three and a half miles across, was created using data acquired by the Landsat 9 satellite on November 24th.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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Watch: Judge indefinitely postpones Donald Trump's hush money case sentencing That’s not the only case Trump and his team are fighting against.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rice water contains antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals in your body.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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No payments are due while in the forbearance, and no interest is accruing on loan balances.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This could be a defining moment for finding a balance between independence and partnership — don’t ignore the discomfort.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In June, a former employee sued Neuralink and accused it of hosting a discriminatory and hostile work environment, claiming that they had not been given proper protective gear while working with the monkeys.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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