Thesaurus results for COUNTERSUIT

countersuit

noun

Definition of countersuit

as in counterclaim

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Recent Examples of countersuit Hundreds of pages of filings in a civil lawsuit and countersuit detail allegations of fraud and elder abuse, years of adultery, and a battle for property, luxury sports cars and cash. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 The countersuit follows an EEOC lawsuit filed in May on behalf of a White staffer, Bryant Rousseau, who claimed the Times had denied him a promotion to deputy editor on the basis of his race and gender. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Baldoni immediately pushed back against her claims with a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane as well as Sloane’s PR firm, accusing them of defamation and breach of contract. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 Depp was instructed to pay $2 million, as Heard won one of the three claims in her countersuit. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for countersuit

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Noun

Wheeler also filed a counterclaim accusing Martinez of converting $50,000 in restaurant money for his own use.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
In Georgia, Teddy’s Market has answered with counterclaims arguing Buc-ee's is squeezing smaller rivals with claims that don't hold.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterclaim

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That means workers who have faced discrimination would need to pursue expensive litigation.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Orange County District Attorney’s Office Spokeswoman Kimberly Edds said decisions on how to handle the litigation rested with the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026