COUNTERMEASURES Synonyms: 60 Similar Words

countermeasures

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plural of countermeasure

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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 Its national intelligence scope will include counterterrorism efforts, national emergency response, and countermeasures against foreign intelligence such as spy activity or covert influence operations. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 That open approach also allows the system to evolve as new sensors and countermeasures enter service without requiring a complete redesign. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 The New York Times and other news organizations reported that the new plane lacked defensive countermeasures intended to protect the president from missiles and other threats. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 Yet American troops are getting killed in their barracks by cheap Iranian missiles and drones, and their leaders haven’t thought through adequate countermeasures. — Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Cybersecurity experts increasingly warn that restricting access to advanced AI models hampers defenders’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, test systems, and develop countermeasures. — James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026 But for each Russian innovation — first-person-view vehicles, jet power, fiber-optic tethers — Ukraine has developed countermeasures. — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 17 July 2026 As these tactics become more common, Russian forces will likely develop countermeasures, including physical obstacles and improved surveillance. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a statement posted on X rejected the tariff decision as groundless, and vowed to initiate countermeasures while raise the issue within the framework of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026

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Small businesses may also be able to reduce their taxes through actions like providing employee benefits or starting retirement plans.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Hugging Face, for its part, published a forensic timeline, describing how the autonomous AI system spent four and a half days executing 17,600 distinct hacking actions across multiple organizations — without direct involvement by any humans.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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Officers attempted lifesaving measures on both the victim and the suspect, but both were pronounced dead at the scene.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Following statewide legislation passed in 2025, Georgia’s public schools receive roughly $68,000 per school in state grants to spend on security measures, such as cameras, officers, crisis-response training or mental health support.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of measures

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This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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Our firm’s attorneys and professionals applaud the Community Associations Institute and its advocacy efforts for the reintroduced Act as well as other federal and state legislation aimed at helping communities with associations.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
As a current legislator, Abarca has been involved in the Legislature’s efforts to get a transit sales tax on the ballot.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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