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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
Kinetic countermeasures include the use of traditional antiaircraft artillery, such as the ZSU-23-4 Shilka, and man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), such as the Stinger and Igla-S missiles.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
However the court’s decision means that while red states lose their main constraint, for partisan gains, Democratic – that is blue – states would have to respond aggressively with countermeasures.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
It's also turned Ukraine into one of, if not the, leaders in the field of anti-drone countermeasures.
—David Szondy
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
They are hardened against the effects of a nuclear blast and include a range of security features, such as anti-missile countermeasures and an onboard operating room.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 2 May 2026
By then, though, a missile may have released countermeasures or multiple reentry vehicles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
It can also be integrated with expendable countermeasures that create acoustic decoys to confuse incoming torpedoes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets for the Games were sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland who met the requirements of the COVID-19 countermeasures.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Minesweeping duties were turned over to three littoral combat ships equipped with the mine-countermeasures package, but the location of those ships has not been disclosed.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
However the court’s decision means that while red states lose their main constraint, for partisan gains, Democratic – that is blue – states would have to respond aggressively with countermeasures.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
It's also turned Ukraine into one of, if not the, leaders in the field of anti-drone countermeasures.
—David Szondy
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
They are hardened against the effects of a nuclear blast and include a range of security features, such as anti-missile countermeasures and an onboard operating room.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 2 May 2026
By then, though, a missile may have released countermeasures or multiple reentry vehicles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
It can also be integrated with expendable countermeasures that create acoustic decoys to confuse incoming torpedoes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets for the Games were sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland who met the requirements of the COVID-19 countermeasures.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Minesweeping duties were turned over to three littoral combat ships equipped with the mine-countermeasures package, but the location of those ships has not been disclosed.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasures
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The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Take away the highlands and the suburbs and the big round table, and these are two shows that tell stories through the words and actions of real people.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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McMorris pointed to the city’s ongoing charter reform process as a potential opportunity to strengthen Ethics Commission independence and accountability measures.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Germany is re-offering crude and jet fuel that wasn’t taken by the market when previously offered, and will take further measures if there’s a shortage, the economy ministry said.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Other Knicks stepped up, particularly on the defensive end; Bridges finished the game with a layup and dance moves, after stymieing the 76ers star Tyrese Maxey.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus, and the United Arab Emirates, the department said in a statement late on Friday.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
9 May 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,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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“Countermeasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasures. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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