COUNTERMEASURES Synonyms: 60 Similar Words

countermeasures

noun

plural of countermeasure

as in actions

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 In the very near future, bad actors may be able to use AI to engineer viruses at home that are intentionally designed to evade human immunity and existing countermeasures. — Stephanie Psaki, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026 These are astronauts who were able to do their countermeasures. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026 Israel announces countermeasures Opponents including Britain's opposition Conservative Party warned the move could isolate Israel. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026 According to Canada's finance minister, the countermeasures will affect a range of products, including steel, appliances and dairy goods. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Threats of stronger countermeasures and further escalation only ramped up on Monday, raising the possibility that additional products or sectors would come into the crosshairs of the trade war. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 That is, when incoming threats survive the gauntlet of longer-range layered countermeasures, this final line of defense must hold. — David Szondy august 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 In the past, the vibration issue was so significant that we were forced to focus solely on countermeasures. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 That capability matters because aircraft countermeasures must operate under intense physical conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

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The lawmakers ask whether officials are monitoring firms’ actions and weighing direct refunds, like tax relief.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Other actions have triggered further suspicions, including that, like CBS News, changes would be afoot for CNN, including appointing Weiss to oversee that network as well.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of actions

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Of those, several found modest associations linking the mother’s use of her phone with adverse measures of fetal growth.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
The Princess of Wales brought autumn edge to her attire in pieces by Max Mara, Boden and Joseph, among others, curating a look that was equal measures seasonal styling and pared back luxury with nods to some of the biggest names in British fashion.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of measures

Noun

For households looking for how to reduce plastic waste, switching formats is one of the simplest moves available.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The fight sequences have an engaging messiness, the characters often fumbling around rather than delivering expert moves.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of moves

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The administration has made substantive steps to begin work on a number of projects, despite the fact they are still being litigated.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Fewer steps for battery makers The approach could also help manufacturers reduce manufacturing complexity if fewer coating and lubrication stages are required.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of steps

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An international mission in March documented escalating police violence, smear campaigns fueled by public officials, persistent impunity, legal and digital threats and the ruling party's efforts to tighten its grip over the media, CPJ said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
The cost-cutting efforts have led to longer expected delivery times and lowered service-performance goals that USPS has been unable to fully reach, a recent Government Accountability Office report found.

— Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

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