countermoves

noun

variants or counter-moves
plural of countermove
as in moves

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  1. moves
  2. countermeasures
  3. steps
  4. actions
  5. things
  6. shifts
Noun
  • Atlas performed a series of soccer moves developed using a combination of motion retargeting, reinforcement learning and whole-body control.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Such moves are especially worrisome for Capital Economics, which pointed out that similar selloffs have previously only happened during bear markets like during the Asian financial crisis, the dot-com bubble, and the Great Financial Crisis.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of moves
Noun
  • Boeing 747s are generally not equipped with missile countermeasures; however, the older presidential fleet is widely believed to include them.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Computer software and integrated hardware now manage tasks like sensor fusion and defense countermeasures, which previously required dedicated crew members.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of countermeasures
Noun
  • But all of these methods come second to taking steps to protect ourselves directly, experts emphasize.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Community helps deli Khalid Sarsour, who owns Garden Gourmet Deli and Grill, was standing right next to the register when the crash happened, just steps away from where the car struck his store.
    — Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Similar to how magma itself shifts landscapes and helps transform terrain, this year’s graduates were invited to challenge conventions and propose new perspectives on the future of fashion.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • The weather pattern shifts late Thursday into Friday, and winds aloft help pull more moisture into Missouri, setting up a hotter, more humid weekend.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of shifts
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“Countermoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermoves. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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