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
The bloc twice delayed those countermeasures, which were meant to kick in in April.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 July 2025
Those countermeasures are in retaliation for the 25% tariff Washington has slapped on all steel and aluminium imports.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Officials also expressed their desire to work toward an agreement with the U.S, but stressed that firm countermeasures would be necessary should such negotiations fail.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Muscle Stimulation — Ayers and her fellow NASA flight engineer Anne McClain used electrodes to send electrical impulses into Ayers' legs as a possible countermeasure to muscle atrophy.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 July 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 July 2025
Those countermeasures are in retaliation for the 25% tariff Washington has slapped on all steel and aluminium imports.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Officials also expressed their desire to work toward an agreement with the U.S, but stressed that firm countermeasures would be necessary should such negotiations fail.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Muscle Stimulation — Ayers and her fellow NASA flight engineer Anne McClain used electrodes to send electrical impulses into Ayers' legs as a possible countermeasure to muscle atrophy.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasure
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To maximize this opportunity, brands should use a variety of experiential activations, carefully track which attract the most participation, and measure dwell time and behavioral engagement.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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As red-hot Mars enters Libra on Aug. 6, the energy shifts toward balance and harmony, bringing the focus to partnership and cooperation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Retail comeback follows online shift Before partnering with Beyond Inc., The Brand House Collective had already shifted Bed Bath & Beyond’s business model to online-only sales, following Overstock’s acquisition of the brand’s intellectual property in June 2023, USA TODAY reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump cannot federalize the city’s government without an act of Congress, an amendment to the Home Rule Act.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Or … was her deadpan reaction planned all along and we’re all caught in yet another one of her media countermoves?—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2024
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Later, once a series of gory doings propels matters into prime horror territory, the movie takes an altogether different path, a supernatural one.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the budget problem is not just Springfield’s doing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The move with Thompson likely will be to seed the Heat’s G League program.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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But there were problems with the roundabout location such as underground utilities that would complicate the move.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Global electricity demand is expected to double by 2050 as the world rapidly shifts toward the electrification of traditional processes.—
Matthew Dawson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As more and more people turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assist with growing their families, a new report sheds light on just how prevalent this process has become.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Freak Heat Waves, who had previously performed on Lee’s 2024 tour, will open all dates except for Toronto, where Blue Light will start proceedings.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a post on Truth Social, the U.S. president said the potential proceedings would relate to Powell’s management of the Fed’s headquarters renovations.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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