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also gaging
1
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
glance over the pattern and try to gauge how much fabric you'll need
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as in measuring
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
very difficult to gauge how upset he really is by his controlled reaction
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Recent Examples of gauging
That gauging one’s goodness or worth by the rubric of productivity is a capitalist lie.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Fotouhi’s memo echoes industry criticism that the program’s scientists are far too conservative in gauging the toxicity of chemicals.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 1 May 2026
Crossbar cameras have been used by the NHL for a decade now and come with far more certainty that there are no parallax or distorted views when gauging if a puck crossed the goal line, unlike the in-goal and in-post cameras that preceded them.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
However, season 4 saw the couple navigating a series of emotional issues, with Connor expressing difficulty gauging Georgie’s interest in the first few episodes.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Siamak Namazi, an American businessman and Iran analyst who was held hostage for nearly eight years by the regime, said gauging the regime’s moves is now much more difficult after so many leaders were killed.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Elliot has been a great resource for gaging how things are going for the rest of the class as well as someone that can assist other students during our office hours time on campus.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Fotouhi’s memo echoes industry criticism that the program’s scientists are far too conservative in gauging the toxicity of chemicals.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 1 May 2026
Crossbar cameras have been used by the NHL for a decade now and come with far more certainty that there are no parallax or distorted views when gauging if a puck crossed the goal line, unlike the in-goal and in-post cameras that preceded them.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
However, season 4 saw the couple navigating a series of emotional issues, with Connor expressing difficulty gauging Georgie’s interest in the first few episodes.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Siamak Namazi, an American businessman and Iran analyst who was held hostage for nearly eight years by the regime, said gauging the regime’s moves is now much more difficult after so many leaders were killed.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Elliot has been a great resource for gaging how things are going for the rest of the class as well as someone that can assist other students during our office hours time on campus.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauging
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However, several experts warn the restrictions could hinder access, with The Urban Institute estimating that the changes may result in up to 10 million people losing Medicaid coverage in the next two years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In 2019, the city began working on the bridge again, estimating an $11 million cost and completion by 2023.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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As of March, Goldman had found no meaningful relationship between AI and economy-wide productivity, although the bank noted isolated gains of around 30% on specific tasks where companies were actively measuring.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Though the gauge measuring American consumers’ confidence has ticked up the last two months, the reading remains mired near its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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In the tradition of the intuitionist mathematician calculating larger or more precise numbers with time and effort, Gisin allows for more and more information to be created.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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But there are other factors that make calculating the distance of future Artemis missions a little complicated.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen will need to step up, with Alex Vesia also figuring to factor into Roberts’ late-inning plans.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio harmonizes with Jupiter through your 5th House of Creativity, making connection feel more natural, playful, and easy to enjoy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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These questions have been haunting Hong Kong for over forty years, about as long as Pau has been making art.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Frey keeps hitters guessing because of his rare ability to throw five different pitches for strikes.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Forty-eight hours before Pearlman was guessing the name of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s unborn daughter, back on Hollywood Boulevard, Kimmel downshifted from Donald to Melania.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Walk all around the plant to check that it is centered and straight, judging by the lowest 2 or 3 feet of a tree’s trunk.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Gauging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauging. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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