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

2 of 2

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
  • These words stayed with Kai Nesselrath, who was appointed design director of the house bearing her name in June and will show his first collection on the runway on Thursday.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • These once taboo words — among others — have become part of our daily vocabulary and conversations, a sign of greater interest in, and knowledge of, women’s health.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of words
Verb
  • This evidence base is why ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines and why NCCN incorporates integrative therapies throughout symptom management pathways.
    — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of endorses
Noun
  • Still, exposed personal details can make attempts to steal your passwords much more convincing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The company, which disclosed the hacks after an inquiry by The Wall Street Journal, said the model guessed passwords in one case and found passwords and credentials in a public repository in the other two cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 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
  • Braise for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is almost cooked through and tender (and registers 155° to 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, inserted away from the bone).
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Independent film barely registers as a category worth naming, let alone protecting.
    — Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of registers
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“Countersigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigns. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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