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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
the guard demanded the countersign
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Recent Examples of countersign
Christina Elizabeth Dando, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Blue dot signs have inspired Republican countersigns.
—Christina Elizabeth Dando, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersign
Noun
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Building on the complex relationship between words and images, the picture book is both meticulously designed and (often) mass-produced.—
Philip Nel
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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When children struggle to sound out words or make meaning from them, reading feels hard, not fun.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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In late May, the victim escaped the apartment where he was allegedly being held after agreeing to provide his password, which was stored on his laptop in another room, prosecutors said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Gaza starvation amid ceasefire talks On Tuesday, Qatar and Egypt, who are mediating ceasefire efforts, endorsed a declaration by France and Saudi Arabia outlining steps toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Trump initially endorsed Kemp during his successful 2018 run for governor, helping elevate him to the national stage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now, read on for what this week has in store for your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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One hundred miles ago, oil wells stood as signs of civilization; they’re long gone.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Countersign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersign. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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