counterproposal
noun
coun·ter·pro·pos·al
ˈkau̇n-tər-prə-ˌpō-zəl 
: a return proposal made by one who has rejected a proposal
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In plain English, the union says company negotiators have been tardy to bargaining sessions, sometimes by as many as 60 minutes, and aren’t always showing up with counterproposals.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Missouri's counterproposal would authorize bonds for up to 50% of the cost of stadium projects while also providing up to $50 million of tax credits to go with unspecified support from local governments.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Egypt hosts an Arab summit on Feb. 27 and is working with other countries on a counterproposal that would allow for Gaza’s rebuilding without removing its population.
—Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
With the stakes rising and Tehran preparing a counterproposal after rejecting a U.S. offer, the outcome of the negotiations may determine whether the region steps back from the brink.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Missouri's counterproposal would authorize bonds for up to 50% of the cost of stadium projects while also providing up to $50 million of tax credits to go with unspecified support from local governments.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Egypt hosts an Arab summit on Feb. 27 and is working with other countries on a counterproposal that would allow for Gaza’s rebuilding without removing its population.
—Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
With the stakes rising and Tehran preparing a counterproposal after rejecting a U.S. offer, the outcome of the negotiations may determine whether the region steps back from the brink.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for counterproposal
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“Counterproposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterproposal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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