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something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous
new countermeasures against terrorism The army used electronic countermeasures to block enemy radar.
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Recent Examples of countermeasures
By then, though, a missile may have released countermeasures or multiple reentry vehicles.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
The company’s portfolio spans sonar systems, sonobuoys, countermeasures, and modular mission systems, all designed to work together.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets for the Games were sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland who met the requirements of the COVID-19 countermeasures.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The actual minesweeping work is more likely to be done by underwater drones, littoral combat ships equipped with a mine-countermeasures package and helicopters, Schuster said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
And that gives Tehran many more incentives – and in many cases very effective countermeasures – through which to fight on.
—Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Drone countermeasures need to be relatively cheap to be viable.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
The company’s portfolio spans sonar systems, sonobuoys, countermeasures, and modular mission systems, all designed to work together.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets for the Games were sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland who met the requirements of the COVID-19 countermeasures.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The actual minesweeping work is more likely to be done by underwater drones, littoral combat ships equipped with a mine-countermeasures package and helicopters, Schuster said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
And that gives Tehran many more incentives – and in many cases very effective countermeasures – through which to fight on.
—Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Drone countermeasures need to be relatively cheap to be viable.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermeasures
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, your actions speak louder than your intentions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avdija took exception to Castle’s actions and shoved him.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez measures in at 6 feet 1 3/8, 231 pounds and was a tackling machine for the Red Raiders, the same school which produced current Dolphins All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks and Hall of Famer Zach Thomas.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the other, governments across the hemisphere are experimenting with approaches that emphasize economic liberalization and strong security measures.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The layoffs follow Los Angeles County’s decision to withdraw funding from LAHSA and launch its own homelessness department, alongside recent moves by city leaders to consider shifting programs away from the agency or restructuring its governance.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two days after an ugly meeting between his chin and the Frost Bank Center hardwood in Game 2, Wembanyama couldn’t quite progress through all the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol before tipoff Friday.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the county is kickstarting public outreach efforts for the project, including monthly informational Zoom meetings and door-to-door outreach.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Twenty years later, Edward Threatt, whose father once ran a bar and restaurant next to the station, led his family’s efforts to restore the building, aided by grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and other organizations.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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