Thesaurus results for COUNTEROFFER

counteroffer

noun

Definition of counteroffer

as in counterproposal

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Recent Examples of counteroffer Donaldson yells repeatedly from the front passenger seat, only to be rebuffed by the driver, a man identified as 23-year-old Dominick DeSouza, who had his own counteroffer. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 In its latest counteroffer, Iran has insisted on war reparations, full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, the release of frozen Iranian assets and the lifting of economic sanctions. — Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 May 2026 The White House on Tuesday detailed its counteroffer to congressional Democrats in negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for more than four weeks, leading to long lines at some airports. — Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026 Senate Democrats blast White House DHS counteroffer The White House and Senate Democrats remain deadlocked over a deal to reopen DHS, with talks to continue this week. — Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteroffer

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Noun

Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s counterproposal has created more uncertainty about the war, particularly for oil markets.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Black Bear rejected that counterproposal.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Definition of counterproposal

Noun

The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Commissioner Lyle tried to delay the vote, but Commission President Dillon shot it down, saying the City-County Council was waiting on the proposal to be sent their way.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026