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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
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
The measure passed the House in late February, only to hit the skids in the Senate, which has taken a more critical view of zoning reforms.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
On 11 separate issues measured, Americans trust Democrats more on just three issues, Republicans on only two issues and are divided between the two parties on the remaining issues.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Noun
To address its funding shortfall, the county is proposing eliminating hundreds of positions and adopting a series of measures that the county asserts will reduce costs and improve efficiency.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
The measure passed the House in late February, only to hit the skids in the Senate, which has taken a more critical view of zoning reforms.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Verb
Current ways of measuring mass loss from, say, infrared or radio observations, typically only show us what's happening right now.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
On 11 separate issues measured, Americans trust Democrats more on just three issues, Republicans on only two issues and are divided between the two parties on the remaining issues.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The sudden cancellations effectively stranded hundreds of travelers, who were left scrambling for alternative means of transportation.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Implementing mass timber at scale means navigating property lines and managing infrastructure boundaries between private owners.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The bedroom appears to have room for a king but little else, though the floor-to-ceiling closets (which take up the whole width of the room) provide a good amount of storage.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
4 May 2026
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Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Applying these criteria uniformly across evaluated communities can create a limited view of local economic conditions.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Randazzo said the criteria for issuing tickets has also been overhauled.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Emery’s eminence in Europe has been predicated on managing two-legged contests, knowing that the pace and rhythm is different.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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If Haynes’s approach to the social-justice movie is to show how the genre works against the rhythms of real-life circumstance, then Hathaway’s performance indicates how this trope works within that genre.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The series has attracted attention for, among other things, the size of Ilya’s ass, which, in MarcAurele’s adaptation, is its own character.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Power Four schools may all fall under the same sharing cap, but their pockets grow with NIL in unequal sizes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Monday, lawyers for the two sides gauged potential jurors' views of Musk, Altman and artificial intelligence, leading some to admit to having a negative perception of Musk due to his political views.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Offensive line remains a question mark The offensive line is the toughest position to gauge because injuries were a massive issue in the spring, but the unit struggled in the scrimmage.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This depth helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature without restricting airflow.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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The door opened for college athletes to profit from NIL in 2020 after a pair of lawsuits favored Division 1 athletes and the NCAA began regulating it.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Clarify one expectation or next step.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The lawsuit was updated as Kennedy took more steps that alarmed medical societies, causing the plaintiffs to ask Murphy to take steps to address those policy changes too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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