as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the poem's heavy meter is meant to reinforce the atmosphere of gloom
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Recent Examples of meter
ABC News, 16 June 2026
Michelle Smith added a fourth-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles, and Georgia's 4x400 relay closed the meet with a runner-up performance that helped clinch the national crown.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Des Moines City Council members on Monday, March 9, unanimously approved making spots on the Locust Street, Grand Avenue, Walnut Street and Court Avenue bridges metered parking.
—Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The average altitude around the epicenter is more than 4,000 meters (13,000 feet), a state media report said.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Michelle Smith added a fourth-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles, and Georgia's 4x400 relay closed the meet with a runner-up performance that helped clinch the national crown.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
Verb
By 1950 and the advent of nuclear power, some believed that electricity would be too cheap to meter.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Des Moines City Council members on Monday, March 9, unanimously approved making spots on the Locust Street, Grand Avenue, Walnut Street and Court Avenue bridges metered parking.
—Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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The rest of her glam followed her usual beauty rhythms with a bright red lip and burgundy manicure.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Cash flow is the rhythm of a business.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In exchange, Washington has lifted personal sanctions against the interim president and backed measured aimed at Venezuela’s economic recovery, signaling a notable departure for previous policy.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 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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Traditional dubbing pipelines have struggled to keep pace with microdrama’s release cadence, and existing AI dubbing tools have drawn criticism for flat or artificially rendered performances.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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An options model suggests the market implies a 60-70% probability of Starship achieving its necessary flight cadence by 2028 for the current valuation to be fair.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Batch-Prep Protein Snacks on Sunday Pre-portioning snacks over the weekend ensures high-protein fuel is always within reach during hectic workdays.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Each dish is wonderfully prepared and portioned.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The seven core collaborators – Kogonada, producer Chung An, producer Christopher Radcliff, producer-cinematographer Benjamin Loeb, and actor-producers Richardson, Mao and Jin Ha – collectively owned the project, splitting responsibilities and working without outside financing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The last time the jackpot was hit was back on May 2, when two players in Texas and Florida split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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