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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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Corcoran delivered his final words before taking his last breath.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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As households witnessed their utility bills drop—sometimes by nearly 90% according to Miller—word spread that the people going door to door were here to help.Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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When the publication typed a credit card number and a username and password into a Notepad window, they were gathered in the screenshots.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Users can also receive compensation for time spent addressing the breach, such as contacting banks or updating passwords.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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President Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris Robby Soave and Jessica Burbank discuss President Biden’s decision to drop out and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.The Hill, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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After endorsing Trump following the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk pledged to donate $45 million a month to America PAC, a pro-Trump political action committee.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Purring, head-butting, kneading, and following you around the house are usually signs that your kitty loves you.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Countersign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersign. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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