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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 amounts
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 standards
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 rhythms
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 dimensions
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 gauges
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 controls
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 measures
Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The Rules Committee is expected to review the proposals over a series of hearings in May, with a full City Council vote anticipated by June 9 to place any measures on the November ballot.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing to spend $300 million for student safety measures in next year’s budget, a $10 million increase from last year, but the funding can only be used for public schools.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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 $400 million overhaul was primarily focused on security measures, so the plane will retain most of its luxurious interior.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
But others worry the measures don’t go far enough.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The suspension follows a series of similar measures targeting rights groups in the North African country, where courts last year ordered multiple prominent NGOs to halt activities for a month, including organizations focused on migrants’ and women’s rights.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The lot measures 10,120 square feet and includes a pool.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Conference Board’s gauge that measures consumer confidence inched up the last two months but remains near its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Family Heart Foundation plans to advocate for adding Lp(a) to the standard lipid test that measures other types of cholesterol like LDL, said the organization's CEO, Katherine Wilemon.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which measures the economy from a range of -100 (poor) to +100 (good), dropped 11 points this month from -27 in March to -38 now, the lowest rating since November 2023.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
For even tighter spaces, West Elm even produces a shrunken version that measures just under 30 inches wide.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
While not quite as tall as Shaq, several singers and actors have talked about their heights, such as Taylor Swift, who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, and Nicholas Braun, who measures 6 feet 7 inches (just don't say those numbers out loud).
—Katie Labovitz, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Her aunt plans to pressure the City Council to pass measures to increase building safety.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The Rules Committee is expected to review the proposals over a series of hearings in May, with a full City Council vote anticipated by June 9 to place any measures on the November ballot.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing to spend $300 million for student safety measures in next year’s budget, a $10 million increase from last year, but the funding can only be used for public schools.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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 $400 million overhaul was primarily focused on security measures, so the plane will retain most of its luxurious interior.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
But others worry the measures don’t go far enough.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The suspension follows a series of similar measures targeting rights groups in the North African country, where courts last year ordered multiple prominent NGOs to halt activities for a month, including organizations focused on migrants’ and women’s rights.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
This year, the snowpack in the upper portion of the river’s watershed in the Rocky Mountains measures just 22% of average, the smallest on record.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The lot measures 10,120 square feet and includes a pool.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Conference Board’s gauge that measures consumer confidence inched up the last two months but remains near its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Family Heart Foundation plans to advocate for adding Lp(a) to the standard lipid test that measures other types of cholesterol like LDL, said the organization's CEO, Katherine Wilemon.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which measures the economy from a range of -100 (poor) to +100 (good), dropped 11 points this month from -27 in March to -38 now, the lowest rating since November 2023.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
For even tighter spaces, West Elm even produces a shrunken version that measures just under 30 inches wide.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
While not quite as tall as Shaq, several singers and actors have talked about their heights, such as Taylor Swift, who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, and Nicholas Braun, who measures 6 feet 7 inches (just don't say those numbers out loud).
—Katie Labovitz, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
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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
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Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Joint Commission, widely regarded as the gold standard in health care, evaluates organizations through rigorous and often unannounced inspections, ensuring that patient care, safety protocols, and clinical operations consistently meet the highest standards.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Today, some of the most beloved musicals of the American theater can sometimes seem outmoded and vaguely inappropriate, since society’s standards have changed radically in the last 60 years.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
4 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
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The book’s shambolic rhythms pay off, as pressure slowly builds on Josh to join in instead of judging.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, Lu jokingly recalled being asked to pay $60 to check a backpack that just barely exceeded Spirit’s extremely exacting carry-on dimensions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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Even in subpar seasons, the Red Sox are a doubles machine because of Fenway’s dimensions.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Several stock market gauges around the world — from the US to Taiwan — have now erased all their losses since the start of the Iran war, as financial markets price in a possible path to peace.—
Pratigya Vajpayee,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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Big Deal New research by Bain & Company gauges CFOs' AI spending plans.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the key to making this work is a free-floating efficiency parameter – a dial that controls the strength of the outburst.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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To be precise, OPEC controls production volumes, while this buyers’ club would control purchase price.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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On the website dedicated to its shutdown, the airline said passengers who were expecting to travel should not go to the airport, directing them to a page for refund status and next steps.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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The conversations are at an early stage and no concrete steps have been taken toward developing the product, the people said.—
Thomas Buckley,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Measures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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