Thesaurus results for COUNTERMEASURE

countermeasure

noun

Definition of countermeasure

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 Cybersecurity experts increasingly warn that restricting access to advanced AI models hampers defenders’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, test systems, and develop countermeasures. — James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026 But for each Russian innovation — first-person-view vehicles, jet power, fiber-optic tethers — Ukraine has developed countermeasures. — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 17 July 2026 Their long-term effectiveness will depend on how quickly Ukrainian forces can adapt their tactics and techniques to evolving Russian countermeasures in what is likely to become another cycle of battlefield adaptation. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a statement posted on X rejected the tariff decision as groundless, and vowed to initiate countermeasures while raise the issue within the framework of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for countermeasure

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Noun

According to the ministry, this will include a review of security procedures, particularly measures to prevent weapons and other dangerous items from being brought onto school premises.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Investors peg the odds of a quarter-point rate hike next month at about 56%, according to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of measure

Noun

With an international wedding on the horizon, old friendships are tested, relationships evolve, and everyone is forced to confront what growing up really means.

— Peter White, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Many of her events cost $15 or less, and Torres offers discounts or other financial support for women who want to attend but don’t have the financial means to.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of means

Noun

The shifts, noted the release, will allow for the addition of more than 20 spaces for new vendors.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
August starts in the midst of Leo season, with the first transit of note on August 3 as Chiron (the asteroid of deep wounds and insecurities) shifts further back in its retrograde into the sign of Taurus.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester before vaulting back into national politics, and one of his first acts was to set up a branch office in the city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
In October 2025, Morris pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child and was sentenced to six months in the Osage County, Oklahoma, jail.

— Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of act

Noun

Ducks coach Joel Quenneville and Vegas Golden Knights counterpart John Tortorella will no doubt make moves and countermoves as their best-of-seven second-round playoff series continues.

— Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But over billions of years, phages have evolved ingenious countermoves to evade such defenses.

— Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of countermove

Noun

Microsoft and Xbox are currently facing all sorts of troubles (many of their own doing) in the shape of sweeping layoffs, studio cuts, and calls to boycott their products, to name a few.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Seems Romo is both the perpetrator here and a victim of his own doing.

— Greg Cote August 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of doing

Noun

The Fed opted to hold interest rates steady at its meeting last week, but central bankers appeared divided over the move.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The move comes nearly two years after the City of Fort Worth approved more than $70 million in incentives to support Phase II redevelopment.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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