COUNTERSUGGESTION Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

countersuggestion

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Definition of countersuggestion

as in proposal

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Noun

The new calendar was one part of a proposal from the owners that sought to greatly revise and limit baseball transactions.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The meeting also addressed efforts to demine the strait, as part of Iran and Oman’s proposal to clear mines from the waterway.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Mixed response Gates made the same suggestion nearly a decade ago and was subject to robust criticism at the time.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestion

Noun

The tax’s main sponsor, SEIU-United Healthworkers West, argued the proposition is clearly targeted at billionaires and no one else.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
As a campaign finance watchdog two decades before the billionaire tax proposition, Wigglesworth warned Californians about what happened when wealthy donors flooded politics with cash.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposition

Noun

And because Imax is not actively seeking a sale, simply entertaining offers, its executives can afford to be choosey.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of offer

Noun

In late July, Ramco filed a motion asking the judge to enforce the settlement or appoint a receiver to take control of the hospitals, saying the future of the hospitals — and their ability to ultimately reopen — hangs in the balance.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The revelation was part of a motion filed in federal court as part of an ongoing conspiracy case against ICE protesters.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

The project is probably the best fit for the parcel, Planning Board chairperson Steve McGlothlin said before voting in favor of the recommendation.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

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