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something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous
new countermeasures against terrorism The army used electronic countermeasures to block enemy radar.
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Recent Examples of countermeasures
Long term complications, like cardiovascular changes and balance and coordination issues, would also likely arise without countermeasures.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Of course, countermeasures or deterrent effects could render the technology far less decisive, as has happened with many strategic systems over the past 80 years that never saw meaningful combat.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
The research studies pathogens of concern and monitors their spread, and develops medical countermeasures against threats from radiation exposure, chemicals and infectious diseases.
—Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Takaichi’s countermeasures brought timely relief and won over skeptics.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Yet authoritarian governments have developed sophisticated countermeasures.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Beijing is well known for turning to a playbook of economic countermeasures to exert pressure.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Ford is now preparing some countermeasures.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
This is designed to increase the probability of hitting the target while also reducing the impact of jamming and other countermeasures.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Alan Bradley, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Of course, countermeasures or deterrent effects could render the technology far less decisive, as has happened with many strategic systems over the past 80 years that never saw meaningful combat.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
The research studies pathogens of concern and monitors their spread, and develops medical countermeasures against threats from radiation exposure, chemicals and infectious diseases.
—Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Takaichi’s countermeasures brought timely relief and won over skeptics.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Yet authoritarian governments have developed sophisticated countermeasures.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Beijing is well known for turning to a playbook of economic countermeasures to exert pressure.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Ford is now preparing some countermeasures.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
This is designed to increase the probability of hitting the target while also reducing the impact of jamming and other countermeasures.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasures
Noun
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The clip led to Patel defending his actions in a statement to X on Sunday night.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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While some of the actions listed on the poster dealt with policy actions, like recommending the city adopt an ordinance requiring businesses to compost food waste, many of the actions listed on the poster also centered around educating the public.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That law allows the government to impose tariffs and other measures to correct unfair trade practices.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Anti-solar sentiment is picking up steam There are more counties with prohibitive measures on wind farms than counties that have adopted utility-scale projects.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their two biggest offseason moves should help cut down on their defensive lapses.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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That the president is now on defense after a stunning first year of disruptive policy moves has been evident in his recent losses and reversals.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Orbán has frequently threatened to scuttle the bloc’s efforts to sanction Moscow over its invasion, and has decried attempts to hit Russia’s energy revenues that help finance the war.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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None of Lauren James or Erin Cuthbert’s long-range efforts went in, but that did not matter.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Countermeasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasures. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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