as in reversely
in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands
Turn the screw counterclockwise one full turn.
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Recent Examples of counterclockwise
Complete 10 circles clockwise and 10 circles counterclockwise.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
While the standard ballroom line of dance travels counterclockwise around the floor, the White House ballroom may, at times, switch to clockwise, instantly creating a room full of line-of-dance criminals, which is a deportable offense.
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Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
First of all, one now programs the countdown function via the lower pusher on the side of the case, and the countdown minute- and seconds-hands now turn counterclockwise, which is a more intuitive configuration for tracking receding time.
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Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
While the standard ballroom line of dance travels counterclockwise around the floor, the White House ballroom may, at times, switch to clockwise, instantly creating a room full of line-of-dance criminals, which is a deportable offense.
—
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
First of all, one now programs the countdown function via the lower pusher on the side of the case, and the countdown minute- and seconds-hands now turn counterclockwise, which is a more intuitive configuration for tracking receding time.
—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterclockwise
backward
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Now, a younger consumer may discover the reward experience first, join because the program feels culturally relevant and then work backward into the hotel brands and booking behavior.
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Everything was at stake for the Los Angeles Lakers, but as free agency started Monday, the organization seemed stuck in neutral — if not moving backward in reverse.
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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterclockwise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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