as in measure
something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous
—usually plural
new countermeasures against terrorism The army used electronic countermeasures to block enemy radar.
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Recent Examples of countermeasure
Belgium has also insisted on protection against any countermeasures Russia may take against Euroclear’s assets in Russia and beyond.
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Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
China launched the anti-dumping probe in June last year as part of a countermeasure to the EU’s punitive measures against its EV sector.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
The illegality of Russia’s invasion means that such countermeasures are likely permissible under international law.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Lethal objects refer to missile warheads, while nonlethal objects—such as decoys—are countermeasures designed to help armed missile payloads penetrate missile defenses.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
China launched the anti-dumping probe in June last year as part of a countermeasure to the EU’s punitive measures against its EV sector.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
The illegality of Russia’s invasion means that such countermeasures are likely permissible under international law.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Lethal objects refer to missile warheads, while nonlethal objects—such as decoys—are countermeasures designed to help armed missile payloads penetrate missile defenses.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasure
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The measure will later go to the council for full approval.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Running out of battery mid-flight means missing entertainment and the chance to use apps that help manage nervousness or track turbulence.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturers would also have to provide a means for first responders to access the car from outside when electric power is lost.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officers in certain other units, such as foot patrol and community resource officers, had been transferred to nightly patrol shifts.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company also highlighted its shift toward a Robot-as-a-Service model, indicating readiness for global commercial deployment rather than experimental use.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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This weekend, Missouri’s governor signed a new map that sets up the GOP to gain an additional seat, and blue states like California are looking to make countermoves.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of using her platform to argue with her detractors, Reese made a countermove that simultaneously shored up her own brand by amplifying her commitment to societal change, and invalidated the critique.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of it is the Panthers’ doing.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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But that could take some doing, and might be easier said than done.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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The addition of Bregman was the second major move by the Cubs in a matter of days.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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And in an unusual move, Rubio has used her ballot measure committee to pay a nearly $4,000 monthly salary to a campaign worker.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the volume scaling required for a successful energy revolution was already considered when selecting the process and production technology.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tips for Making Cherry Cookies Decker’s recipe doesn’t call for softened butter, but allowing the butter to soften before beating it with the sugar (a process known as creaming) will lead to a lighter, fluffier texture.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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