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something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous
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Recent Examples of countermeasures
Traditional submarine detection methods like sonar, radar, or magnetic detection, for example, can be, in part, defeated with the right countermeasures.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
And that gives Tehran many more incentives – and in many cases very effective countermeasures – through which to fight on.
—Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Drone countermeasures need to be relatively cheap to be viable.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Such forms of electronic interference are increasingly being deployed as defensive countermeasures in modern warfare — similar disruptions followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a CSIS report.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The modular design allows for three standard payload modules to be installed or one extra-large module, enabling missions such as Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and undersea cable and pipeline inspection.
—David Szondy
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Experts wonder if the US surface warfare success led it to neglect mine countermeasures, something that is slow and meticulous in contrast to missile battles.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
So far, committees backed by the attorneys have put together more than $50 million to oppose Uber’s measure and advance their own countermeasures.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Mine countermeasures forces move slowly, in predictable patterns, through waters that may also be covered by Iranian missiles, explosive boats, and drones.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
And that gives Tehran many more incentives – and in many cases very effective countermeasures – through which to fight on.
—Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Drone countermeasures need to be relatively cheap to be viable.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Such forms of electronic interference are increasingly being deployed as defensive countermeasures in modern warfare — similar disruptions followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a CSIS report.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The modular design allows for three standard payload modules to be installed or one extra-large module, enabling missions such as Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and undersea cable and pipeline inspection.
—David Szondy
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Experts wonder if the US surface warfare success led it to neglect mine countermeasures, something that is slow and meticulous in contrast to missile battles.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
So far, committees backed by the attorneys have put together more than $50 million to oppose Uber’s measure and advance their own countermeasures.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Mine countermeasures forces move slowly, in predictable patterns, through waters that may also be covered by Iranian missiles, explosive boats, and drones.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasures
Noun
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Groypers are repelled by the obsequiousness of pro-Trump influencers who are always willing to contort themselves to support the President’s latest actions.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their actions are a gut punch to American values and human decency.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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These plans offered additional security measures and the promise of not training Grok on users’ interactions with the tool.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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To be good stewards of the state’s water resources requires that all users, including farmers and ranchers, take substantive measures that balance demands for water with increasingly limited supplies.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s also evidence that could lead a jury to conclude that Wayfarer planned more aggressive moves designed to hurt her career, according to the ruling.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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Stearns’ biggest offseason lineup moves — parting ways with fan favorites Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso — looked ominous after one week.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, recent amendments clarified that parks are not automatically considered closed if destroyed by a disaster, and that additional steps are required to terminate tenancy rights.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, these efforts can be crucial for both the museum and the patrons who support it.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hall praised the department’s efforts this year under the leadership of Wayne Jones, who became the city’s first Black police chief in 2023.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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