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1
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
glance over the pattern and try to gauge how much fabric you'll need
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2
as in measuring
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
very difficult to gauge how upset he really is by his controlled reaction
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Recent Examples of gauging
That was David in Sandy Springs’ response to last week’s poll gauging your thoughts about the vanishingly slim possibility of the Braves targeting Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a midseason trade.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
But after gauging the reluctance among the council to support Lee’s plan, Falk is back to pushing in the opposite direction.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The company is currently in the process of gauging demand for the expansion from gas utilities and power plants, before submitting the project for regulatory approval.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Guo says that as of April, the company has received nearly 20,000 pre-orders for the M1 model, which is capable of gauging facial expressions and starting a conversation if someone appears lonely and can also read books to children.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Fangio said the Eagles looked at Woolen midseason last year while gauging the Seahawks’ interest in trading him.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 May 2026
And pH1 is on the chart in terms of gauging the health of water.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
That gauging one’s goodness or worth by the rubric of productivity is a capitalist lie.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
But after gauging the reluctance among the council to support Lee’s plan, Falk is back to pushing in the opposite direction.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The company is currently in the process of gauging demand for the expansion from gas utilities and power plants, before submitting the project for regulatory approval.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Guo says that as of April, the company has received nearly 20,000 pre-orders for the M1 model, which is capable of gauging facial expressions and starting a conversation if someone appears lonely and can also read books to children.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Fangio said the Eagles looked at Woolen midseason last year while gauging the Seahawks’ interest in trading him.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 May 2026
And pH1 is on the chart in terms of gauging the health of water.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
That gauging one’s goodness or worth by the rubric of productivity is a capitalist lie.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauging
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The facilities also contribute to fossil fuel emissions, with Cornell University researchers estimating last year that AI growth could add 24 to 44 million metric tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere annually by 2030.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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This year’s projection is a little more precise, estimating that the trust fund will last until the fourth quarter of 2032.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Their measuring stick was built for a different kind of estimate.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Algorithms are very good at calculating what is most likely to come next.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When calculating the age of a mature tree, the rule of thumb is to measure its circumference at chest level.—
Theodore R. Johnson,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
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Researchers are still figuring this out, but there’s one interesting theory.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Normally Wednesday would have been Brayan Bello’s turn to take the mound, but with the struggling Red Sox right-hander figuring things out in Triple-A, the club will instead hand the ball to an up-and-coming rookie.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Thinking of spending or making money?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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But that’s what makes this trip so special—the ever-changing landscape that keeps you guessing at every turn.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Here’s guessing Kelce is not doing as much wedding planning as Swift.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Yet judging a cruise ship purely by its exterior misses the point.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Not a great look, judging by responses to posts of the moment by Barstool Sports and NY Post Sports.—
Debbie Day,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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“Gauging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauging. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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