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
William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s an irony that metered stalls cost a lot more than simple ones, so in many cases the premium fee is charged to cover the cost of being able to do billing.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Concentration levels dropped back below the standard to 0.09 micrograms per cubic meter in April, and even lower to 0.06 micrograms in May.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Pedal assist is metered by a torque sensor for better efficiency and smooth engagement.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s an irony that metered stalls cost a lot more than simple ones, so in many cases the premium fee is charged to cover the cost of being able to do billing.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Waves in Japan have been smaller, ranging from 30 centimeters to 1.3 meters, with the highest at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture, according to Japanese national broadcaster NHK Japan.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Concentration levels dropped back below the standard to 0.09 micrograms per cubic meter in April, and even lower to 0.06 micrograms in May.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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As for the rest of the offense, which has struggled to find a rhythm in training camp, this week's joint practices with the Miami Dolphins in Allen Park should answer some questions.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The center of attention will be the heart-pounding rhythms of Fushu Daiko’s taiko drumming shows, with three performances scheduled each day at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Morikami Theater.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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What to know about earthquakes Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The company’s rapid cadence of feature releases, especially vertical-specific solutions for sectors such as healthcare and frontline work, has led to reports of tool fatigue, with users sometimes struggling to identify which solution to use.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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In China, it's taken numerous commercial and government-backed enterprises to reach a launch cadence that, so far this year, is a little less than half that of SpaceX. But the flurry of Guowang launches in the last few weeks shows that China's satellite and rocket factories are picking up the pace.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All meals are portioned properly, according to the couple.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to always use a clean knife when portioning butter to keep food particles and bacteria from being introduced.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Obama understood that sweeping ultimatums and coercion would not get Iran to dispense with its nuclear program.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some can send the ball flying, while others dispense it as a gentle roll and can be used safely indoors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since suing last year, the two teams have insisted NASCAR relies on exclusive dealing provisions to contractually block racetrack owners from hosting other events, to diminish opportunities for teams and constrain the racing market.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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After sweeping the Cardinals, the Diamondbacks began a slide and became sellers at the trade deadline, dealing first baseman Josh Naylor, All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez and right-hander Merrill Kelly, among others.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two officially split in July, ending a six-year engagement and nine-year partnership.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Eric Holcomb and Mike Pence made the governor’s residence in Indianapolis their primary home — with Pence selling his Columbus home after becoming governor — while former Gov. Mitch Daniels split his time between that building and his home in Carmel.—
Whitney Downard,
IndyStar,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More awards will be handed out on Sept. 6 and 7 at the dual Creative Arts ceremonies and during the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The winning man will hand out the first rose and is immune from elimination, which will be determined by a group vote at the end of the week.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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