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
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
And in seeking to openly exclude Democrats not just from leadership but from getting their bills heard at all, the Cook faction has effectively created a countering coalition of mainline Republicans and Democrats — an awkward alliance Burrows has said gives him enough votes to win.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
And earlier this year, the U.S. pledged some $136 million to Moldova, with its roughly 3 million-person population, to reduce its dependency on Russian energy and counter Russian disinformation.
—Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024
Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Verb
The opposing Chicago Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga, like Yamamoto a rookie sensation last season, and Seiya Suzuki, a slugging outfielder.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
And in seeking to openly exclude Democrats not just from leadership but from getting their bills heard at all, the Cook faction has effectively created a countering coalition of mainline Republicans and Democrats — an awkward alliance Burrows has said gives him enough votes to win.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
Folding method: Rather than having to tip the dough out on the counter and knead it, King Arthur's recipe calls for folding the dough right in the bowl.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
But a shared sense of humor creates a powerful bond that lets couples reconnect with playfulness, counter stress and find levity in the midst of life’s complexities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
And earlier this year, the U.S. pledged some $136 million to Moldova, with its roughly 3 million-person population, to reduce its dependency on Russian energy and counter Russian disinformation.
—Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Israel, at times, has carried out attacks that went counter to the U.S.’s goal of avoiding a larger war, creating friction with its allies.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Those opposed to these ideas say that young people really didn't vote for Trump because of these innovations.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The other side: Democratic leadership opposed the bill but did not formally whip against it, according to a notice sent out by House Minority Whip Katherine Clark's (D-Mass.) office.Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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This law abolished the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset, which decreased payments for millions of Americans who worked in public service jobs like teachers, police officers and firefighters.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, from hotel chains eager to tout their eco-friendly practices to airlines promoting carbon offsets.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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While the Salvation Army says its aim is to prevent homelessness, some advocates have seen the opposite.Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rather than influencing banks to ignore climate change, the incoming Trump administration and bank regulators should be pushing banks to do the opposite.Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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During his first term, the former president attacked Bezos over negative coverage in the Washington Post, which Bezos owns.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each of them allows your mind to move into a more neutral mindset, taking it away from all the stressors and negative thoughts of the day.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The celestial objects are diminutive, only reaching up to tens of meters across, and may have originated from the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Confronted with a forgotten or unknown word, humans will remix phrases to get a point across.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But TikTok has fought the law at every turn, arguing that the U.S. government is overstepping its bounds by attempting to regulate foreign ownership of a private company.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Despite having a pre-existing heart condition, Gold fought his way through the drifts to bring food to the train.Robert Klara, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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The blend of fleece and shearling creates the perfect balance of warmth and insulation without the bulk.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, borrowers have an average loan balance of 17 percent less than a decade ago at $27,100.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both saw themselves as outsiders in a hostile environment.Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Aber’s book is successful in showing that self-hatred is the fruit not of a few particular traumas but rather of a hostile environment’s erosive drip on the psyche.Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counter. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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