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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measure
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
But unemployment for young people without a university education is also ticking higher by some measures, as go-to blue-collar industries like transportation and manufacturing hit the brakes on hiring.
—Michael Sasso, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
But there’s some crucial context missing from those season-long totals, so let’s also consider each team’s wRC+ — a stat quantifying offensive value and measuring it in runs created — in more granular detail.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
By Dom Luszczyszyn, Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman Coming into last season, the Washington Capitals had taken major steps to improve a roster that, by plenty of measures, had fluked its way into the postseason and summarily gotten stomped in the first round.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
But unemployment for young people without a university education is also ticking higher by some measures, as go-to blue-collar industries like transportation and manufacturing hit the brakes on hiring.
—Michael Sasso, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to Farley, Ford is now measuring technician shortages globally and expanding partnerships to recruit and train new workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
But there’s some crucial context missing from those season-long totals, so let’s also consider each team’s wRC+ — a stat quantifying offensive value and measuring it in runs created — in more granular detail.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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And while there was always a certain amount of drama at the ceremony, this year was particularly extreme.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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The energy was palpable, as Cardi commanded the crowd with equal amounts of humor and swagger.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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The 12 Hair Types The 12 hair types are named based on the two main criteria, pattern and texture.—
Maggie Donahue,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, there’s no other criteria.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But Allar’s lack of rhythm in his drops affected his ball placement, which sabotaged several drives.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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In lieu of a musical score, their dramatic rhythms shape each scene, resulting in simmering tensions that emerge gradually and organically, as Nourou and Maja refuse to acknowledge the personal and professional grievances that prevent them from forging a lasting love.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have used a massive UK Biobank dataset analysis to identify that fat distribution, not just overall size, maps to distinct changes in brain structure and connectivity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Doing so, as Buffett argued in 2001, can be used to gauge whether the stock market is overvalued or undervalued relative to the size of the wider economy.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This will allow fans to gauge the best shooters in the league, Rohlf said, not just on raw shooting numbers but also comparative ones.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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This neurocosmetic innovation, inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on touch receptors, works by activating sensory pathways in the skin to trigger the release of mood-regulating biomarkers, establishing a continuous feedback loop between skin repair and emotional balance.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Congress has resisted legislative attempts to regulate the technology, and federal agencies have contracted with Meta and OpenAI to use their AI models.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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But senior Biden administration officials saw it as a further step toward the dismantling of the nation’s constitutional democracy.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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The first steps have been hard, but with a solid system and team buy-in, early-stage AI implementation is already a huge productivity booster.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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