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counterclockwise

[kaun-ter-klok-wahyz] / ˌkaʊn tərˈklɒkˌwaɪz /
ADJECTIVE
orbiting
Synonyms


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In a storm like this, the winds move counterclockwise, Bassill added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

The weather service office in Oxnard said the storm could rotate counterclockwise in that area, which could produce a small tornado.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025

The dance opens with Abraham in a running solo, winding around the stage in counterclockwise circles.

From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2024

In the new image, however, the brightest part of a ring surrounding the black hole has shifted counterclockwise by about 30°.

From Science Magazine ● Jan. 17, 2024

He did everything exactly as before, except this time, when he inserted the Crystal Key, he turned it counterclockwise instead of clockwise.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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