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countersigns 1 of 2

noun

plural of countersign
as in words
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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countersigns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of countersign
as in endorses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersigns
  1. words
  2. endorses
  3. passwords
  4. signs
  5. registers
Noun
  • Trump and his wife spoke to their counterparts, but their words could not be heard.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of words
Verb
  • In two South Florida congressional districts, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board endorses long-time Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and, in an open seat, newcomer Pia Dandiya.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s newsletter highlights Mary Norwood endorses Rick Jackson for governor.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorses
Noun
  • MacSync could steal browser credentials, Gecko browser profiles, Telegram data, Apple Notes and macOS passwords.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Apple's Safari browser gains a range of AI features, including the ability to automatically change passwords, monitor websites for updates, and vibe-code browser extensions.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of passwords
Verb
  • The formal eviction process includes several steps and concludes only when a judge signs an order saying a tenant has to move.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Even if Newsom signs the bill, the program would start small.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of signs
Verb
  • Independent film barely registers as a category worth naming, let alone protecting.
    — Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Bake until the focaccia is set and slightly puffed and registers an internal temperature of 190°F, 18 to 22 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of registers
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“Countersigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigns. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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