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Recent Examples of countermove
Governors of Democratic states, such as California, are plotting countermoves with their states’ maps.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Trading for Suárez, then, would eventually require an undesirable countermove, such as putting Kyle Schwarber back in left field.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Or … was her deadpan reaction planned all along and we’re all caught in yet another one of her media countermoves?
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2024
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Trading for Suárez, then, would eventually require an undesirable countermove, such as putting Kyle Schwarber back in left field.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Or … was her deadpan reaction planned all along and we’re all caught in yet another one of her media countermoves?
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermove
Noun
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Polling released March 19 shows nearly two-thirds of Americans believe Trump will deploy troops into Iran, even though more than half of them opposed the move.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Storms organizing to our west late Wednesday evening move into North Texas overnight.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Such forms of electronic interference are increasingly being deployed as defensive countermeasures in modern warfare — similar disruptions followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a CSIS report.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The modular design allows for three standard payload modules to be installed or one extra-large module, enabling missions such as Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and undersea cable and pipeline inspection.—
David Szondy
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Towns finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and seven turnovers on 8-of-12 shooting from the field in 29 minutes of action on Wednesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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About 7 million barrels per day of that loss is being made up through other means, like the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates and the release of strategic reserves, according to Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the conference programme, the SXSW London Music Festival will showcase more than 200 artists, spanning emerging voices and established acts such as Tiwa Savage, ODUMODUBLVCK, Rachel Chinouriri and Circa Waves.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The amphitheater, where bandleader Cesar LaMonaca led an orchestra under the moonlight for nearly 50 years, was gone, eventually replaced and moved a bit north and booked with acts of the day.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Judge Nathan Milliron, who presides over the 215th District of Harris County District Court, is known to livestream his proceedings.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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There was a youthful, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to the proceedings that was punk in quality but earnest in its quest to be seen.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Collaborate thoughtfully, and document next steps clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Countermove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermove. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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