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counterparts

NOUN

match; identical part or thing

Synonyms

STRONG

analogue complement copy correlate correlative correspondent ditto doppelganger duplicate equal equivalent fellow like mate obverse opposite pendant ringer supplement tally twin

WEAK

carbon copy dead ringer look alike opposite number peas in a pod spit and image spitting image two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONG

original

Example Sentences

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That notably helped European trio BP, Shell and TotalEnergies, which have strong trading operations -– unlike their US counterparts and rivals ExxonMobil and Chevron, which are more reliant on production activities.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Bianco’s deputies have struggled to reduce violent crime — like their counterparts in other counties — though they have made improvements under Bianco, according to state statistics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Glossy youth magazines with fashion and dating advice that falls short of its secular counterparts.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

The Budapest analysts would sometimes push back against their counterparts in America when asked to work past 7 a.m. on non-urgent work, according to messages reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The meetings were wedged in among constant banquets and receptions, at which Ernest considered his attendance essential to forging a personal connection with his Russian counterparts.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik