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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The panic meter was high in Los Angeles after the Dodgers fell into a 3-2 World Series deficit at home, but that wasn't the case in LA's clubhouse.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
Letters metered at 1 ounce will also hike in cost, from 69 cents to 74 cents, while the additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will increase from 28 cents to 29 cents.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Noun
From his very first critique, Flav shifted the unpredictability meter to the max.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The panic meter was high in Los Angeles after the Dodgers fell into a 3-2 World Series deficit at home, but that wasn't the case in LA's clubhouse.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The track includes pumping bass triplets and metered sub-bass quarter notes that ground the tempo.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
Letters metered at 1 ounce will also hike in cost, from 69 cents to 74 cents, while the additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will increase from 28 cents to 29 cents.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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That night at Alani’s, though, Maia clocks out of professional mode to slip back into the rhythms of best friendship.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Ravens’ defense seems to be finding its rhythm after struggling for much of the season.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Education Department also measures growth by assessing progress among students at the bottom 25%.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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That’s a sizable rival to YouTube TV, and early data from research firm Apptopia (which measures app downloads, not subscription sign-ups) showed Fubo to be the leading beneficiary of people switching providers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to Huck, the launch cadence isn’t expected to slow down in 2026.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Its reusability, coupled with clean fuel, aligns with growing defense interest in sustainable, repeatable test platforms that can dramatically reduce costs and accelerate flight cadence.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Then, use them in a sundae bar, mix them into popcorn on movie night, portion them out for baking or pack them in a lunch box.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cool the chili completely before portioning it into freezer-safe containers or bags, leaving space for expansion.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its battery reportedly supplies enough power to dispense two full truckloads of fuel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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This was followed by a bunch of other rules about how to load the washing machine, the correct water temperature to use, and how much detergent to dispense into each load.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That came after Gardner, who had just signed a four-year extension this offseason, was dealt to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite the new contract, there is still a chance that the Red Sox could deal the 29-year-old in a trade this winter to clear up their logjam in the outfield.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The comments in the post were split between those who wanted to show care to the boyfriend and those who were skeptical of the woman's behavior.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Amazon occasionally publishes promotions that offer a serious discount on your order when splitting your payment between cash and points.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Flagg scored 12 points (6-of-15 shooting), grabbed seven rebounds and handed out six assists in the first road win of his career.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gray spotted a young woman handing out samples of meat and cheese stuffed into tiny plastic cups.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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