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Recent Examples of countering
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
As such, comment sections provide for citizens to discuss the important issues of the time, to hear countering opinions, and to not only inform themselves about the news but also engage with it and participate.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
North Carolina and Missouri followed with their own new maps, with California countering by redrawing its map to give Democrats a leg-up in November.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
In conflict, online images and videos have become essential to countering misinformation and propaganda.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Starting in February 2025, DHS leadership put employees focused on countering disinformation and helping safeguard elections on leave.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2026
The summit will focus on countering Iran’s proposal to charge transit tolls to allow ships through the waterway.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Michigan proved it Monday night, rolling out an all-transfer starting lineup that was too big, too strong and too capable of countering anything that UConn could muster — even on a night when the 3-point shot wasn't falling and All-American Yaxel Lendeborg was hobbled by ankle and knee injuries.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The following day, Hamilton was removed from his position and replaced by David Richardson, who was serving as the assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s countering weapons of mass destruction.
—Annika Neklason, Time, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
That speed signals urgency in countering evolving maritime threats.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
As such, comment sections provide for citizens to discuss the important issues of the time, to hear countering opinions, and to not only inform themselves about the news but also engage with it and participate.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
North Carolina and Missouri followed with their own new maps, with California countering by redrawing its map to give Democrats a leg-up in November.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
In conflict, online images and videos have become essential to countering misinformation and propaganda.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Starting in February 2025, DHS leadership put employees focused on countering disinformation and helping safeguard elections on leave.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2026
The summit will focus on countering Iran’s proposal to charge transit tolls to allow ships through the waterway.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Michigan proved it Monday night, rolling out an all-transfer starting lineup that was too big, too strong and too capable of countering anything that UConn could muster — even on a night when the 3-point shot wasn't falling and All-American Yaxel Lendeborg was hobbled by ankle and knee injuries.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The following day, Hamilton was removed from his position and replaced by David Richardson, who was serving as the assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s countering weapons of mass destruction.
—Annika Neklason, Time, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countering
Adjective
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orange County fire officials said firefighters were fighting the blaze on the ground and from the air.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Viel also finished the game by fighting Podkolzin.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The organization, whose core mission is combating political extremism, argues fiscal crises historically create the conditions for radical political actors to gain traction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While chia seeds have nutrients linked to cholesterol management, research shows conflicting evidence about their direct impact on cholesterol levels.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with more yes votes would take effect.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No more competing Monday night windows.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps Cora was resistant to certain moves or philosophical changes that Breslow wanted to see implemented.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plant them around other garden plants that aren't deer resistant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many of these are responses to the above points on the ‘against’ side, and some of them are proposals for directions to explore to help overcome the issues raised.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 May 2024
Adjective
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The desperate, contrary need to be different — to be florid — pulled me completely out of the story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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But there’s no shortage of people that take a contrary view.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Countering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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