countersigning

verb

present participle of countersign
as in endorsing

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  1. endorsing
  2. signing
  3. registering
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  • Candidates including Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer paid thousands of dollars to influencers who posted videos endorsing Steyer or talking about him in a positive light.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has been weighing in heavily on the midterm races, frequently endorsing candidates who have stepped out of line from the MAGA agenda.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsing
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  • The one true upgrade the Eagles tried to make on a stout defense, trading for LB Jonathan Greenard and signing him to a big extension, has been snake eyes – Greenard hasn’t practiced in training camp after a pectoral muscle tear.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But Dolly stayed on stage, signing autographs, chatting with fans, forever smiling as popping flashcubes signaled someone had snapped another souvenir.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of signing
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  • However, that friendly political dynamic isn’t registering for many in the field.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pigott urged Americans in the region to get in contact with the State Department by registering with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
    — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of registering
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“Countersigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigning. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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