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as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter each day prisoners were given only a small measure of rice to live on

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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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measure

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Recent Examples of measure
Noun
Moderate Republicans have raised concerns about cuts to Medicaid, and conservatives have gripes about the level of spending cuts, prompting uncertainty about the measure’s odds in the Senate. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 30 June 2025 The measure also limits referendums to the fall ballot only. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Verb
Bad as some of the previous sequels have been, none of them have been so eager to measure themselves against Spielberg’s masterpiece. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 June 2025 Images of the galaxy provided by the Very Large Telescope Survey Telescope (VST) allowed astronomers to measure the size and mass of KiDS J0842+0059. Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for measure
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Noun
  • In this case, if the entire $10 million later went to defeating the recreational marijuana amendment, then the Foundation could face a tax penalty of up to $2.4 million, based on the amount Hay said the charity had raised in total and lobbying rules by the IRS.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • More specifically, the stablecoin is capable of maintaining stability by pegging its value on a 1:1 basis to an underlying asset, meaning that for every stablecoin in circulation, there is an equivalent amount of that asset held in reserve to back it.
    Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • At the same time, interest rates and stricter lending criteria have significantly increased the cost of borrowing, which is often a lifeline for small businesses to grow—and even survive.
    Juliana Berger, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Apple can certainly afford to cherry-pick projects, choosing only to work with top directors and major stars on films that meet a certain criteria.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
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  • Western Conference semifinalists two years ago who understand the league’s rhythms and that first-place in July means nothing, the Dynamo showed SDFC isn’t talented enough to freelance its way to a first-round playoff bye.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Humanizing hybrid means designing for rest and rhythm, not just Zoom fatigue.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 July 2025
  • The bill also has a mandate to make available for leasing 6,250 square miles (16,200 square kilometers) — an area greater in size than Connecticut.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • The study also added new metrics this year to gauge the states’ risks from a trade war and a shrinking federal budget, including cuts in federal research grants.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
  • Teams can also speak directly with restricted free agents starting at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, so Carolina was able to gauge his interest ahead of Noon on July 1, when free agents are allowed to start signing deals.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 July 2025
  • Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
  • That next big step would be a transfer from his MLS team to a European club for the upcoming season.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • With a double harbor set at the tip of a long and sinewy peninsula on a highly strategic coastline, Knidos grew rich from its favorable natural position and from trading wine, olive oil and vast quantities of amphorae.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Better Online Ticket Sales Act (BOTS Act): The FTC is directed to enforce the BOTS Act, which aims to prevent the use of bots to purchase large quantities of tickets for resale at elevated prices.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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