Thesaurus results for COUNTERSIGNS

countersigns 1 of 2

noun

plural of countersign

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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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countersigns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of countersign

as in endorses

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Noun

At a loss for words…just wanted to mark this moment and share your ever ready and present smile.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Your words may travel quickly today, so a pitch, invitation, post, or casual conversation could create useful momentum.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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Russell Fry endorses ex-rival Darline Graham after failing to advance to special GOP US Senate primary runoff.

— , FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Social Security Works’ political action committee endorses candidates based on their platforms for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorses

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Many websites use OAuth, an industry-standard security protocol for delegating authorization to access online services in a way that protects users’ credentials such as passwords.

— Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Repkon refused to share passwords needed to control important equipment, according to five former General Dynamics employees.

— Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of passwords

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When one of the field's most rigorous skeptics signs the alarm, the disagreement is no longer about whether.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
If Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the maximum extension, his first year salary will be in the same $63 million range as his player option.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of signs

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And that customer has little reason to offer one, because the relationship barely registers on its cost base.

— Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork chops registers 135°F, about 2 hours, 30 minutes on HIGH.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

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