Thesaurus results for COUNTERED

countered

verb

past tense of counter

as in opposed

to strive to reduce or eliminate efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

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Recent Examples of countered Local unions and guilds and indie producers have countered by looking to American web giants to dig deeper in their pockets to underwrite the cost of producing homemade content. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Lamont countered that his tax cuts have essentially eliminated the income tax for a family of four with two children that qualifies for the state and federal earned income tax credit and earns less than $55,000 per year. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 Stratton countered Lash Legend with a hurricanrana followed by a stunner. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Raman countered that many of her absences were the result of her attendance on regional boards and oversight bodies. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The Texans countered Mesidor’s pressure with quick throws from quarterback Davis Mills, a veteran backup to starter CJ Stroud. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026 Hochul countered by touting her own record in lowering crime. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Jolly countered that Donalds is ignoring pressing economic issues. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Trump countered by demanding Iran pay compensation of its own. — Anniek Bao,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

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However, it's been vehemently opposed by the other two parties that make up the government along with Luxon's center-right group National — libertarian ACT and populist NZ First.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Reductions Many of the valuation cuts were fiercely opposed by Fritz Kaegi, the outgoing Cook County assessor.

— Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with firetrucks and bulldozers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with fire trucks and bulldozers.

— Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026