countermoves

variants or counter-moves
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plural of countermove
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Noun
  • General Daily Insight for May 17, 2026 Fresh thinking moves faster than our usual filters today.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
  • If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The vehicle is designed to support mine countermeasures, search and recovery, hydrographic and geophysical survey, offshore infrastructure inspection, and environmental mapping missions.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
  • The research pipeline for medical countermeasures urgently needs the same attention.
    Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.
    Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
  • That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.
    Reg Chapman, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Later in the day, the menu shifts to a mix of Chinese and international dishes, but the view is the real star.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.
    Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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“Countermoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermoves. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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