countersigned

verb

past tense of countersign
as in endorsed

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  1. endorsed
  2. signed
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  • Members of the political organization later voted on which of these candidates would be endorsed by the group.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Many candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have defeated more moderate Democrats in primaries this campaign cycle, and the GOP has sought to capitalize on the Democrats' leftward shift as their own brand sinks in the polls.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorsed
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  • Lucas chose to accept his execution and waive further appeals after DeSantis signed his death warrant in July.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Miami signed Van Noy in 2020 after Flores became the Dolphins’ head coach.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Countersigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigned. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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