countersuggestion

noun

Definition of countersuggestionnext
as in proposal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersuggestion
  1. proposal
  2. suggestion
  3. proposition
  4. offer
  5. motion
  6. recommendation
Noun
  • But the proposal was about more than just big cat hunting.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of proposal
Noun
  • Tricia had just moved to the area from Florida and didn’t have any suggestions as to where to go.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • The measure’s main opponents, the state Republican Party and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, did not appear to raise any money to campaign against the proposition.
    Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The proposition would have removed automatic retention elections.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of proposition
Noun
  • This offer is only valid in-store and cannot be redeemed for online orders, catering, or third-party delivery.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
  • There are plenty of horror films on offer at the AFM this year but Went Up the Hill, the second film from New Zealand director Samuel Van Grinsven offers a very different take on the genre, using a story of haunting and possession to probe much deeper emotional terrain.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of offer
Noun
  • In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.
    Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.
    Celina Tebor, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of motion
Noun
  • Report explains findings, recommendations, areas to study In addition to recommendations, the group’s report also points to several areas of the system that require more study for possible changes.
    Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of recommendation
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