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Recent Examples of countersuit
Today’s countersuit makes note of Robinson’s new What The World Needs Now album that came out in late April and the fallout the rape accusations and legal action has had on the performer’s career the past month.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Heard also won one of the three claims in her countersuit.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2025
She was ordered to pay $10.35 million in damages, and Depp was to pay $2 million, since Heard won one of the three claims in her countersuit.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 June 2025
San Diego has begun filing countersuits against up to 1,000 people and businesses — both named and unnamed — accusing them of contributing to the flood.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Heard also won one of the three claims in her countersuit.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2025
She was ordered to pay $10.35 million in damages, and Depp was to pay $2 million, since Heard won one of the three claims in her countersuit.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 June 2025
San Diego has begun filing countersuits against up to 1,000 people and businesses — both named and unnamed — accusing them of contributing to the flood.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersuit
Noun
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The response included a counterclaim against the plaintiffs for court costs and attorney’s fees.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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The countersuit Williams filed a motion to dismiss and a counterclaim on Feb. 17 in response to Baumgarten’s complaint.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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Cramer said the pharmaceutical giant still has litigation hanging over its head.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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On July 1, AMC announced an agreement with key creditors, debt holders and other lenders that offered more financial flexibility, resolved key litigation and allow the company to focus on box office upside.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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“Countersuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersuit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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