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
Most Ebola countermeasure work has focused on the Ebola virus, which has caused larger outbreaks than Bundibugyo and was also treated as a potential biological warfare threat.
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Paul Adepoju,
Scientific American,
14 June 2026
Last week, the bloc discussed proposals to curb the flood of cheap Chinese imports into Europe, prompting Beijing to threaten countermeasures.
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Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Federal officials have been scrambling to get countermeasures in place as drones increasingly are being used as weapons of war and terror.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
That deal appeared to be focused on air defenses and drone countermeasures, with systems like Patriot missiles and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems included.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Paul Adepoju,
Scientific American,
14 June 2026
Last week, the bloc discussed proposals to curb the flood of cheap Chinese imports into Europe, prompting Beijing to threaten countermeasures.
—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Federal officials have been scrambling to get countermeasures in place as drones increasingly are being used as weapons of war and terror.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
That deal appeared to be focused on air defenses and drone countermeasures, with systems like Patriot missiles and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems included.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasure
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The lawsuit also faulted organizers for not ensuring attendees did not have weapons, tear gas or bear spray, for allowing attendees to enter the festival from multiple unmonitored points and for not imposing security measures after problems at previous events.
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But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
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But that may also make Iranian oil less attractive to China, which has been buying it at a discount because Iran under sanctions has few other means to sell.
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None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.
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Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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Moving past initial group play, the tournament shifts to a win-or-go-home format that determines the path to the July 19 final.
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Special guest Frzy will join the two musical acts at Point State Park for a concert with a theme of celebrating educators and innovators.
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Baker’s portrayal emphasizes how creativity becomes an act of defiance against exclusion.
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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.
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Risk of miscalculation The odds for a sharp countermove from Beijing and New Delhi that could quickly sour their ties with the U.S. also remain low, analysts say.
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Apple knows what its doing; its vertical integration affords more co-optimization opportunities that the Windows PC ecosystem simply can’t match due to the near infinite mix of potential hardware and software configurations.
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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.
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The cord is surrounded by muscle that helps the testicle move.
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The move means a greater exposure to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital advertising.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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