Thesaurus results for COUNTERMOVE

countermove

noun

Definition of countermove

as in move

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Recent Examples of countermove Brown’s trading the one outfielder with some experience — while shedding his salary in the process — made a countermove seem almost guaranteed. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Range Media Partners has sued CAA over the agency’s use of noncompetes, a countermove to an earlier lawsuit accusing the management firm of stealing confidential information and operating as a rival organization. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025 Instead of using her platform to argue with her detractors, Reese made a countermove that simultaneously shored up her own brand by amplifying her commitment to societal change, and invalidated the critique. — Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Governors of Democratic states, such as California, are plotting countermoves with their states’ maps. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countermove

Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermove

Noun

The Fed opted to hold interest rates steady at its meeting last week, but central bankers appeared divided over the move.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The move comes nearly two years after the City of Fort Worth approved more than $70 million in incentives to support Phase II redevelopment.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of move

Noun

These measures might seem like ordinary bureaucratic retaliation, the latest moves in a familiar cycle of sanctions, investigations, and countermeasures.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Its national intelligence scope will include counterterrorism efforts, national emergency response, and countermeasures against foreign intelligence such as spy activity or covert influence operations.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of countermeasure

Noun

Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Puberty already shifts this rhythm later, which is why many teenagers do not feel tired until close to midnight.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat said Friday a new mental health action plan to support teachers and students would be announced following the shooting.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of action

Noun

Communism is a political and economic system in which property, means of production and natural resources are collectively owned by the community or state, rather than private individuals, and divided either equally or according to need.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Throughout the night, Allie and Owen’s paths continue to cross in the hotbed of lust sweeping across the Big Apple, leading each to wonder if they are truly meant for each other or just there to exist as the means for a desperate encounter.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of means

Noun

While investigations into their death continues, experts say there are indications that some of the influencers did have relationships with criminal organizations and were killed as acts of reprisal by rival factions.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
After working for more than a decade in club music’s trenches, the brothers now aspired to be not merely DJs, but a dance-music act known for spectacular live performances.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of act

Noun

This week’s proceedings in a Plymouth, Massachusetts, courtroom also featured testimony about her mental health status before and after the killings, her physical injuries from her suicide attempt, and her friends’ and family’s concerns.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Immigrant rights advocates say the funding delay forced some children to appear in deportation proceedings without attorneys and may have exposed others to deportation.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026