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
  • That texture is why nugget ice has such a devoted following, and why so many buyers are willing to give a dedicated machine a permanent spot on the counter.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The other side counters that politics cannot be so easily extricated from movies or, indeed, from life.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
    — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
  • But for Sean Buchan, a co-owner of Cerebral Brewing, the Aurora phase could amount to a second economic body blow.
    — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 May 2026
Definition of body blow
Noun
  • Patrick Zabi uses his height (6ft 3in) to stride through midfield and blow games apart.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Shares are surging over 24% after issuing blow-away numbers for the quarter and guide.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • If, as Jimmy Connors has said, tennis is boxing at ninety feet—a lonely battle of wills that punishes the slightest lapse in concentration—Eala’s southpaw forehand drives resemble Pacquiao’s blazing left hooks.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Casual hook-ups just don’t come easily to him, and that’s okay.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hook
Noun
  • Morales’ first big-league hit was also his first big-league homer.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sundays are reserved for manti—delicate lamb dumplings served with garlicky yoghurt and a hint of sumac—a dish that is always a hit with a loyal crowd of regulars.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • In one clip, a pair of people sit in a small box attached to a wire as they're yanked onto a platform across a river in Nuwakot, Nepal.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Lucky for everyone, the mood behind the scenes on Marie Antoinette was much brighter and happier, bordering on silly in the first exclusive clip from the new documentary.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of clip
Noun
  • The documents additionally revealed that Curry no operations were performed for his coronary artery disease, history of stroke, or kidney cancer.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The public health department’s document also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to his death, but did not result in the underlying cause of Curry’s death.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of belt
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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