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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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  1. word
  2. endorse
  3. password
  4. sign
  5. sign on
  6. register
  7. cosign
Noun
  • Their responses were not edited and are in the candidates’ own words.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The best power pop is simple, direct, and memorable, in both words and sound.
    — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of word
Verb
  • Eight years ago, protesters frequently drove coverage in their preferred direction by disrupting candidates (Movimiento Cosecha pushed Biden to endorse a deportation moratorium, for instance) and showing up to press them at Q&As.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • There’s currently a petition circulating among them urging national leaders to respect their vote to endorse Raman.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorse
Noun
  • Officials said Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, financial account information or account passwords were not compromised.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Martha Stewart recommends a walk-through on her website, demonstrating how to use the TV and remotes, providing passwords for streaming and showing guests the fireplace and any special kitchen gear.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of password
Verb
  • At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.
    — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Undrafted rookie forward Ezra Ausar was also unavailable for the Heat after just signing his Exibit 10 deal with Miami on Thursday night.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of sign
Verb
  • According to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that Williams was there to sign on behalf of the federal government, some nuclear-security research may take place at Pacific Fusion’s future facility.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Nor that Meryl Streep would sign on as executive producer, let alone watch her movie, to help promote the Venice premiere during the stateside awards season.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sign on
Verb
  • To further explore how CMOs and CFOs are collaborating to drive growth, register to join Fortune’s Creativity Meets Capital Breakfast on Thursday 26 November, 9am–12pm, at LinkedIn’s London office.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In California, citizens can register and cast a vote on election day.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of register
Verb
  • Recent Miu Miu runways and A-listers like Hailey Bieber and Chloë Sevigny have helped cosign the trend.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cosign
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“Countersign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersign. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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