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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterstrokes
Noun
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Fares are available at Southwest’s ticket counters.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026 -
Use them to clean toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, counters, and floors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Start from the top of the door and pull the squeegee down in long, straight strokes to remove any remaining water and leave your glass door streak-free.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Extreme weather is fueling a rise in heart attacks and strokes, with heat waves and cold snaps contributing to the rise, according to new research reported by SWNS.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to investigators, Anderson stands at about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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California sea lions don’t usually exceed more than 850 pounds and 7 feet in length.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These clips, Ko noted, are not simple homages but narrative threads planted early in the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Everything is precisely where it’s needed, from hooks by the showers to chargers by the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hang hooks on a nearby fence for your towels, add a comfy lounge chair, and even a bench.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fit is important, though, for a pair of compression socks to do their job, and this one is sized based on calf size and made of high-performance fabric that's breathable and moisture-wicking.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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This batch — stuffed in socks and hidden in a briefcase — was stopped in December at Latvia's border with Russia.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thirty years ago, Prince William's mother wore a navy skirt suit with white lapels, cuffs and belt to present new colours to the Light Dragoon Guards Regiment in Bergen-Hohne, Germany, in July 1995.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Mikorski was about to board a flight to go on vacation with his girlfriend and her family on March 1 when police slapped cuffs on him.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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And Minnesota didn’t absorb or respond to the blows.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Counterstrokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrokes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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