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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More: Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, ups China's levy to 125%: Live updates
Soon after, Trump threatened China with an additional 50% tariffs on top of the 34% unveiled last week if the U.S. rival failed to withdraw its countermeasures.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The European Union has approved a package of countermeasures, including tariffs on more than $20 billion of U.S. goods, to counter President Donald Trump's trade war.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The European Union's (EU) countermeasures, including tariffs, are due in mid-April.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The European Union is expected on Wednesday to announce countermeasures to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,sawdah Bhaimiya,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The European Union has approved a package of countermeasures, including tariffs on more than $20 billion of U.S. goods, to counter President Donald Trump's trade war.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The European Union's (EU) countermeasures, including tariffs, are due in mid-April.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The European Union is expected on Wednesday to announce countermeasures to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,sawdah Bhaimiya,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasure
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Idahoans spend more on groceries than residents of any other state, according to one measure.—
Daniel Schrager,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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Yet Trump was unhappy over plans for the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff during his inauguration after Biden ordered the measure of respect following Carter’s death for 30 days - something that’s been done following a presidential death since 1954.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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For most companies, making such a shift would require committing hundreds of millions, or even billions, of dollars to building and expanding U.S. factories, economists say.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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That drop has stabilized in recent years, according to the National Catholic Educational Association, as the pandemic brought broader shifts in enrollment away from traditional public schooling (though most kids still attend public schools).—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Tap the Neighbors tab to view pictures and video of events in your neighborhood such as porch thefts, attempted break-ins, and acts of vandalism.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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State law enforcement agencies wanting to participate in the program must enter into memorandums of agreement with ICE, according to the act, before participating in the program.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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How China Hit Back As with earlier countermoves to U.S. trade penalties, including the 34% on American goods tariff announced Friday, Beijing hit back with targeted action.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Watch The following day, Trump showed his support to Musk by vowing to buy himself a Tesla, a countermove to those who have sought to boycott the electric car company.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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At a minimum doing so would open up business opportunities.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is a recovery and isn’t the doing of a president, whether Republican or Democratic.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Against a background of increasing impatience from the United States, both moves appeared aimed by the Kremlin leader at signalling to President Trump that Russia is still interested in peace.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The move comes after an NBC News investigation found that more than 160 babies have died in incidents associated with nursing pillows since 2007.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
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But this can be a time-consuming process, so legacy ID holders should plan to be at the airport at least three hours before departure, instead of the usual two hours for a domestic flight.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting changes instituted by Pope Benedict XVI.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump Publicly Calls Out Putin After Meeting With Zelensky at Pope Francis’ Funeral The proceedings were broadcast on large screens set up along the Tiber River and throughout the city to accommodate the mass crowds.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune Whether selecting Loveland at No. 10 was a best-case scenario for the Bears or a contingency plan that needed to be activated after the first 55 minutes of Thursday night’s proceedings didn’t unfold in ideal fashion doesn’t really matter much now.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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