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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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Recent Examples of countersign
Christina Elizabeth Dando, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
Blue dot signs have inspired Republican countersigns.
—Christina Elizabeth Dando, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countersign
Noun
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Millions of people watch the Olympic Games, and every logo shown on screen sends a message about what aligns with Olympic values, and what the Olympic movement chooses to endorse.—
Ukaleq Slettemark,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bass supported Raman during her successful 2024 reelection bid, and just weeks before announcing her mayoral run, Raman endorsed Bass for reelection.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a survey conducted by Talker Research for Forbes Advisor, nearly 70% of respondents reported using the same password for numerous accounts.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Consider using a password manager, which securely stores and generates complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, though, Geeslin and other prominent members of the local Deaf community are concerned that a new master’s program at Butler University will result in fewer deaf kids learning to sign.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders in Maryland also signed bills banning private detention centers.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s no sign on the closet door either, to avoid broadcasting who’s using it.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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For some reason, Scott got so hyped up during his performance that the rapper all of a sudden turned to the Fanatics sign on the wall behind him and smashed it, according to TMZ.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The plane is registered to ALS Aviation LLC in Franklin, Tenn.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Oliver Scialdone is here to cosign the desktop nostalgia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Celebrity manicurists Saccia Livingston and Brittany Boyce cosign the look, adding that, unlike more involved nail designs like tortoiseshell and plaid, this one is surprisingly easy to DIY.—
Taylor Augustin Littlejohn,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Countersign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersign. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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