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noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌsīn How to pronounce countersign (audio)
Definition of countersignnext
as in word
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard the guard demanded the countersign

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verb

as in to endorse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersign
  1. word
  2. endorse
  3. password
  4. sign
  5. sign on
  6. register
  7. cosign
Noun
  • Skubal seems to comprehend how his performance and his words both hold weight.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Maybe redemption is too strong a word, but with all of this attention on Luke, Joe’s normal-bordering-on-wholesome fling with Kayley is a breath of fresh air.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of word
Verb
  • Miller is endorsed by Jackson County Executive Phil Levota, according to Ballotpedia, an online encyclopedia of elections.
    — Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The bill has been endorsed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of endorse
Noun
  • United say a small number of season-ticket holders are passing on their usernames and passwords to friends, who then make applications from their account.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The Chick-fil-A security team has already reset account passwords, meaning that impacted customers would update their password as soon as is possible.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of password
Verb
  • Ideally, Macario can return and provide a lift as Dudinha did late season, scoring seven goals in 10 games after general manager Camille Ashton signed her in the summer.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • Permanent advance voters, military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents and those who have signed a declaration of religious objection form are exempt from needing photo ID in Kansas.
    — Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of sign
Verb
  • Until the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988, women in many states were legally required to have a male relative co-sign on business credit applications.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Civil rights leaders sign on In the weeks since his body was found, civil rights leaders have also joined the call for answers about Wells' death.
    — Elise Gregg, NPR, 20 July 2026
Definition of sign on
Verb
  • More than 12 million people have registered for tickets, organizers said.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The business just registered with the state of Missouri earlier this week.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of register
Verb
  • Lucky Brand’s 410 model has gone on sale — all the more reason to cosign its deep indigo wash, contrast stitching, mid-rise waist, and subtle slouch.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • Put another way, its parents need to cosign its lease.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Definition of cosign
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