counterblow

noun

Definition of counterblownext
as in counter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblow
  1. counter
  2. body blow
  3. blow
  4. hook
  5. hit
  6. clip
  7. stroke
  8. belt
Noun
  • The clip shows Barrymore sitting at a counter reading a magazine and wearing a navy peacoat and striped knit beanie.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • These boards sit untouched on the counter because Meredith simply cannot have people over without a charcuterie board on hand, regardless of their practicality.
    Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of counter
Noun
  • The critical news, which may save Syria from a relapse into violence: Assad’s flight to exile in Moscow is a body blow to Iran’s ayatollahs and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, for whom Syria had critical importance.
    Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Washington fought back after absorbing the early body blow, using a 10-0 run to pull within 42-31.
    John Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
Definition of body blow
Noun
  • However, Washington delivered a blow to dislodge the football and the Ravens recovered.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The ruling, issued earlier this week, marks a blow to the state's election procedures under Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
    Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of blow
Noun
  • The company also sells various accessories that go in between the panels to spruce them up, like wine racks, shelves, and hooks.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Too many times, the consumer told me that they were stuck on the hook and out the cash.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hook
Noun
  • The greatest hits compilation lands on three rankings this frame, rising on two of them.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Every single one of the top ten box office hits of 2024 was a sequel, a remake (was Twisters a sequel or a remake?) or a prequel.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of hit
Noun
  • There’s no plan for previous hosts to make cameos in the finale, but they will be seen in clips.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The credit card partner of Swift posted a 13 second black-and-white clip of a retro telephone that rings three times.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of clip
Noun
  • Research shows chronic loneliness can also harm mental and physical health, increasing the risk for heart disease, dementia, stroke and premature death.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Exposure to high radon levels increases the risk of stroke in people assigned female at birth.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of belt
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