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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Noun
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Countless words have been written and spoken about what Jesse meant to Black America.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The victory was patriotic, not only in flag wearing and flag waving, but in words as well.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lisa buys out the bar and endorses some questionable NBA etiquette.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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The governor rarely endorses legislation ahead of passage, but his support will likely heavily factor in the likelihood of the bill’s passage.—
Lia Russell
February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What’s new in the Galaxy S26 Beyond AI tools, Samsung’s new phones do include popular upgrades like a more powerful processor, a camera that’s better at taking photos in the dark and new screen technology that prevents bystanders from seeing sensitive information like pin codes and passwords.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Update passwords for email, banking, social media and payment apps first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More sanctions | Congress passes laws and President Bill Clinton signs executive orders that sanction Iran.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Under Arizona rules, the person who claims the prize is the person who signs the ticket, but if the court decides the ticket legally belongs to Circle K, the company could argue that it be awarded the prize.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two tenderloins roast in the oven, their syrupy pan juices thickening, until a thermometer registers 130 degrees.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Former state Controller Betty Yee lacks voter appeal despite deep government knowledge, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond shows no traction in the gubernatorial race, and former legislator Ian Calderon barely registers in polling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Countersigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigns. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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