as in measure
something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous
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new countermeasures against terrorism The army used electronic countermeasures to block enemy radar.
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Recent Examples of countermeasure
Its military had implemented countermeasures, the Defense Ministry said, but did not provide specifics.
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Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
What To Know The U.K.'s military aid package for Ukraine includes £92 million ($116 million) allocated for equipment meant to bolster Ukraine's navy, comprising small boats, reconnaissance drones, uncrewed surface vessels, loitering munitions, and mine countermeasure drones.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services declaration that activated that immunity was specific to COVID-19 countermeasures — not all vaccines, Winnike said.
—Katie Smith, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Expanding use of technical countermeasures and technologies to enhance the security of former and now President-elect Trump and his residence.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
What To Know The U.K.'s military aid package for Ukraine includes £92 million ($116 million) allocated for equipment meant to bolster Ukraine's navy, comprising small boats, reconnaissance drones, uncrewed surface vessels, loitering munitions, and mine countermeasure drones.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services declaration that activated that immunity was specific to COVID-19 countermeasures — not all vaccines, Winnike said.
—Katie Smith, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Expanding use of technical countermeasures and technologies to enhance the security of former and now President-elect Trump and his residence.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasure
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Washington — The House on Tuesday passed a Republican measure banning transgender girls and women from competing on school sports teams that match their gender identity after the party leaned into the issue during the 2024 campaign.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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After shooting the man, the two officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, Krugh said.Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Validate emotions Multigenerational living can evoke deep emotions, especially if there's a shift in how family members relate to each other.Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, a new Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) category is being introduced, a shift expected to decrease the number of respondents identifying as white.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Interview Grief and Devotion on the Three-Point Line: An Interview with Hanif Abdurraqib Shereen Lee The author of There’s Always This Year on basketball, what drags him to the page, and the communal act of fasting.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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The lawyers also argued that the Manhattan D.A.’s Office violated Trump’s immunity privileges by using evidence of his official presidential acts during the hush money trial.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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South Korean intelligence estimated that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Kursk, which was the site of Ukraine's offensive into Russian territory, in order to take back the ground lost in the countermove.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Morgan also said that the lack of depth on defense was his doing.Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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The compulsion for constant doing defends you from feeling unpleasant emotions and gives you safety and security even if the task itself is satisfying.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The aggressive moves speak to the mindset of new receivers coach Daikiel Shorts and Holgorsen’s vision for the pass catchers.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The move comes as no surprise to GraniteShares' Will Rhind.Anna Gleason, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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To preserve its history, city officials began the process of making Logan a national historic district in 2022.Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Axios can access OpenAI's technology to build its own AI products, processes, and systems.Sara Fischer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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In the proceeding years, visitors who wanted to spend the night in the park could rent houseboats, erect tents, or park their camper vans or RVs, but the nearest hotel was located about an hour away in Florida City.Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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With the Ballon d'Or winner ruled out for the task in hand, though, this increases the chances of Arda Guler entering the fray at some point of the proceedings as a midfielder and not on one of the wings.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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