as in measure
something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous
—usually plural
new countermeasures against terrorism The army used electronic countermeasures to block enemy radar.
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Recent Examples of countermeasure
The commission drew up countermeasures to target 20.9 billion euros ($23.6 billion) of U.S. goods, roughly the equivalent of what Trump would be hitting in Europe.
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Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Non-kinetic countermeasures, such as jamming, can be mitigated with adaptable control systems that resist interference.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
At the same time, China has sought to join with other countries to build a united front against Trump, while ramping up its own countermeasures to the impact of Trump's tariffs.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Key trading partners like Canada have also enacted their own countermeasures in response to America's tariff policy.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2025
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The patriotic throw pillow measures 18.5 x 4.5 and looks great when added to an outdoor sofa, loveseat, sectional, or individual chair.—
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In 2021, Minneapolis voters rejected a ballot measure — 56% to 44% — that would have replaced the MPD with a new public safety department.—
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Those costs should drop substantially over the next year or so as Waymo shifts to lower-cost sensors and cheaper vehicles, including Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and a small electric van from China’s Zeekr.—
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Following Baahubali, Telugu releases were steadily becoming the cinema of the people, but a major factor behind this shift was the ability for rural populations to watch movies online.—
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The act of learning and surpassing expectations has its own intrinsic value.—
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The shooting comes as Israel has launched another major offensive in the Gaza Strip in a war with Hamas that has heightened tensions across the Middle East and internationally and as antisemitic acts are on the rise.—
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Or … was her deadpan reaction planned all along and we’re all caught in yet another one of her media countermoves?—
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How China Hit Back As with earlier countermoves to U.S. trade penalties, including the 34% on American goods tariff announced Friday, Beijing hit back with targeted action.—
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Despite the big doings at the Garden, Ion’s opening slate is formidable, as the network tips off its season with the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings in the 7:30 p.m. ET window, followed by the franchise premiere of the Golden State Valkyries in the late slot.—
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Digging the United States out of this mess will take some doing.—
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The move will likely escalate political tensions between the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Democrats in Congress denounced the federal government overruling an individual state's decision, along with Republicans rule-skirting legislative approach.—
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The move is also likely to prompt a legal challenge.—
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This goal was focused on asking participants what else could be done to educate the community on the renting process.—
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Prototyping Rapid prototyping has always been a key component in the research and development process.—
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The trial will not be televised, as cameras are typically not allowed in federal criminal trial proceedings.—
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Either way, here’s a look at the most notable things learned from Tuesday’s proceedings.—
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“Countermeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermeasure. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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