countersigning

verb

present participle of countersign
as in endorsing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersigning
  1. endorsing
  2. signing
  3. registering
Verb
  • This is all moving quickly, but Sanders’ decision not to follow Shah in endorsing a more contested, open replacement fight may allow his critics to gain the high ground.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
  • He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Netflix is still signing checks to fill out its growing podcast lineup.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Stephens quickly stood out, signing with the club ahead of its season opener.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Definition of signing
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  • It’s been blistering in New York City, with temperatures registering in the high 90s on successive days, then climbing to 100 degrees Thursday and mercilessly extending into the Fourth of July.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
    — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Definition of registering
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“Countersigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigning. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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