MEASURES Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of measure

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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measures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of measure

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

Noun

And if Swift was to visit on a particular day, there would be stronger security measures for fans, the media and anyone who is working on campus. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 In an interview posted by the business daily RBC, Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim said her company was discussing the possibility of tax relief and other measures with Russia authorities to aid sellers affected by attacks. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 Trump called out Paul for calling him great but breaking with the rest of his party on one of the measures early in March. — Connor Greene, Time, 23 July 2026 Such federal preemption of state AI measures has been the subject of controversy over the past year. — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026 By most measures, NATO’s summit in Ankara this month was a success. — John Kerry, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 While adaptation measures like flexible working can mitigate losses, extreme heat exacerbates inequalities, disproportionately affecting women, younger workers, and those with existing health conditions. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Prevent obesity and promote healthy diets and physical activity, including measures that improve the food environment, such as reducing excessive sugar and salt content in foods. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 All of this comes after security measures have been taken to protect the anchors in the wake of the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026

Verb

The Radio Songs list measures the tracks that reach the largest audiences across monitored stations throughout the United States. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The sovereign wealth fund uses a rolling 20-year metric as its primary performance indicator, which measures average annual returns over the most recent two decades. — Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 July 2026 The kitchen block across from the bathroom has a dual-burner gas stove, sink and 69-L compressor fridge; the rear dining bench has seatbelts for two passengers; and the passenger-side longitudinal bed measures 72 x 30 in (182 x 76 cm). — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Unnecessary Furniture When one of her clients is getting ready to move, Robinson’s team always measures their furniture and rugs, as well as the new space, to make sure everything fits. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Cargo space measures 56 cubic feet behind the second row and expands to a healthy 112 cubic feet (3,171 L) with the seats folded and slid forward. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 The spacecraft also measures the distribution of gas in the outer heliosphere, the expansive, protective bubble formed by a steady stream of particles that release from the sun called the solar wind. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 The p-tau217 test measures a form of tau that correlates with how much plaque buildup someone has and gives a hint about tangles, Sperling said. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 Discovered on a South Dakota ranch between 2021 and 2023, Gus measures roughly 38 feet long and stands 12½ feet tall. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures

Noun

Others worry that maintaining the boundary means ignoring the child’s emotions.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026
In doing so, advisors may be able to add real, lasting value, not just through standard methods like investment management, but also through more nuanced means like estate planning, business succession, and family governance.

— Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of means

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Yet companies are pouring vast amounts of money into data centers and expensive software from the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Research does not show that fruit juice consistently spikes blood sugar more than soda when carbohydrate amounts are similar.

— Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026

Definition of amounts

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The board sets education policy, maintains academic standards, and oversees educational licenses and the accreditation system.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
In the absence of so many senior stars in the wake of the World Cup, Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez have stepped up, helping to set the standards for the youngsters who have been included on this pre-season tour to the United States.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of standards

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The four of them can shift rhythms and harmonics very, very smoothly in a way that seems effortless.

— Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
Higher amounts of caffeine — particularly from energy drinks and energy shots — have been associated with elevated blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of rhythms

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His alter-ego has figured out how to travel between dimensions by way of a large metal box.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
Soon enough, the episode becomes a fun excuse to see what the world of Family Guy and its quirky residents would be like in other dimensions.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Definition of dimensions

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Ella Langley controls three of the top four spots on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, joining Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter as the only female artists to manage the feat.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
And Hamas—which ended the war with about twenty thousand fighters, some recruited and trained during the war—controls the remainder of Gaza.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of controls

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Fans wailed outside St James’ and Keegan stood on the steps to placate them, but then Les Ferdinand arrived and another Hollywood-upon-Tyne took shape.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Most services still route residents through PDFs, paper or in-person steps.

— Brian Chidester, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026