countersigns 1 of 2

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

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Noun
  • Readers might think that once all the words are on the page, the translation is basically done, and the translator only needs to go through it once or twice to make sure that everything reads well.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • People with brain damage can lose the ability to understand or speak words yet still do math, play chess and compose music.
    — George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
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
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
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
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
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“Countersigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigns. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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