countermeasure

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Recent Examples of countermeasure Jamieson, a veteran of space stem cell research who has worked on nine missions so far, is planning future studies that will look at practical countermeasures for the aging process. Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Ultrasound 2 — Kimiya Yui of JAXA and Mike Fincke of NASA worked together to test a possible countermeasure to the redistirbution of liquids from the feet to the head in microgravity. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Once that framework is established, international research consortia and national health agencies should develop countermeasures that could protect against accidental or intentional releases of mirror life. Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025 At a Ford factory in Louisville, Kentucky, Farley announced a series of drastic countermeasures to begin making cheaper electric cars that can compete with Xiaomi and other Chinese companies. Patrick George, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countermeasure
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Noun
  • Scoring five times with four assists in the six league games so far equates to a goal involvement every 57 and a half minutes for the Colombia winger; a triumph by any measure.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Arlinda Hanna, 45, acknowledged DOGE measures were affecting swaths of people in Northern Virgina, even those who didn’t lose their job.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The order came one day after those states sued the administration, alleging the funding shift was politically motivated and legally unsupported.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The shift in graduate enrollment is not all bad news for UC.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The act requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, provide reports detailing all kiosk locations, and provide full refunds to new customers who are victims of scams at kiosks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.
    Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Trading for Suárez, then, would eventually require an undesirable countermove, such as putting Kyle Schwarber back in left field.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Some of that is their doing, but the bigger pieces of the blame pie belong to everyone else.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The scrapbook wasn't her mother's doing, but rather the work of her older sister.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • No other products or services will be impacted, the agency said, noting the move is a strategic part of USPS’s 10-year plan to create a revitalized organization.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The Dallas Stars are considering a move outside city limits when their lease at American Airlines Center expires in 2031.
    Rob Rossi, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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