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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
Several countermeasures aimed at overturning or weakening the billionaire tax have also made the November ballot.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
For decades, humans mined antibiotic molecules from microbes and tweaked them to develop new drugs, staying ahead of evolution’s cunning countermeasures.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
It can be used for ocean research, environmental monitoring, mapping the seabed, inspecting offshore energy sites, search-and-rescue, and mine countermeasures.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
At the same time, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA, housed within ASPR, is supporting medical countermeasures for current threats ranging from hantavirus to Ebola, including a new initiative to fund Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine candidates.
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W. Craig Vanderwagen,
STAT,
16 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
In preparation, federal authorities have been training local law enforcement in drone countermeasures.
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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
Taking countermeasures – say, a combination of clever tax reforms and safety nets – would be a better course.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
24 May 2026
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
For decades, humans mined antibiotic molecules from microbes and tweaked them to develop new drugs, staying ahead of evolution’s cunning countermeasures.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
It can be used for ocean research, environmental monitoring, mapping the seabed, inspecting offshore energy sites, search-and-rescue, and mine countermeasures.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
At the same time, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA, housed within ASPR, is supporting medical countermeasures for current threats ranging from hantavirus to Ebola, including a new initiative to fund Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine candidates.
—
W. Craig Vanderwagen,
STAT,
16 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
In preparation, federal authorities have been training local law enforcement in drone countermeasures.
—
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
Taking countermeasures – say, a combination of clever tax reforms and safety nets – would be a better course.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasures
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Balance the spotlight by sharing roles and noting deadlines, so enthusiasm turns into simple actions people trust.
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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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The moves effectively dismantled the infrastructure meant to inform election officials of potential cyber threats.
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Minasian’s flurry of moves before and after the 2023 trade deadline seemed chaotic.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
Noun
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Heroic efforts by international and local rescue teams have provided moments of hope and relief.
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The National Association of Secretaries of State, which has long been a place for secretaries to discuss election security threats, has stepped up its efforts this year, said spokesman John Milhofer.
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“Countermeasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasures. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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