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
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
His foster parents were modest artisans who sent Genet to the village school, a few meters from their front doorstep.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Each unit is metered for gas and electricity and has its own hot water heater.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Prometheus is focused on speed of construction and on cleaner energy, utilizing a combination of behind-the-meter natural gas and battery storage to get projects completed and then utilize more wind, solar and even advanced nuclear power.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
His foster parents were modest artisans who sent Genet to the village school, a few meters from their front doorstep.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Others need a long leash and a safety harness at the same time, which is why danger must be metered out with personalization front and center.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Each unit is metered for gas and electricity and has its own hot water heater.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Fland had difficulty establish his role and rhythm during nonconference play.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The value of home teams that money can’t measure is another.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The phrase had the cadence of a punchline without a joke, and people kept repeating it.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, Bob McCarthy portioned out the dinners into takeout containers.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop?—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The preparation sink was unable to dispense hot water.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The most recent of those was outfielder Luis Robert, dealt to the New York Mets in the offseason.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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We’ve been dealt a nigh-unbearable hand when two of our communities were utterly savaged by fire.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boise’s new professional soccer team is one week away from its first home game after splitting a pair of road contests.—
Statesman staff report,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Champagne bottles were popped and celebratory victory cigars handed out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Strangers handing out water and snacks.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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