countenances 1 of 2

plural of countenance

countenances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of countenance

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Noun
  • Popular expressions include the light and fruity Bunnahabhain 12 YO, the rich and Sherried 18 YO, and Toiteach A Dhà, a peated expression featuring a distinct smokiness and a fruity, layered complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Five Trail Barrel Proof Batch 003 offers a well-rounded, complex experience for whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate higher-proof expressions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Faced with $60 billion a year in fraud, Medicare spends millions chasing companies but accepts penalties that are only a fraction of the profits made on misbehavior.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Andrews said Friday night’s victory shows what happens when a team collectively accepts a challenge and has strong willpower.
    David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Jewish immigrants introduced a business model in Mexico that endures today, Unikel said.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As a result, the perception gap between the two sides endures, even as more evidence of atrocities trickles out.
    Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2021
Verb
  • The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • This lede bears good news for better hearing.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • If that sustains or even improves in Toronto, Mitchell’s role with the Raptors could drastically change in the short and long term.
    Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Much as our blood vessels send life-sustaining fluid throughout our bodies, these tunnels convey the precious water that sustains all life in this region.
    Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Countenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenances. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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