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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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2
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
The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
And pH1 is on the chart in terms of gauging the health of water.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
That gauging one’s goodness or worth by the rubric of productivity is a capitalist lie.
—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
Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
And pH1 is on the chart in terms of gauging the health of water.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
That gauging one’s goodness or worth by the rubric of productivity is a capitalist lie.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauging
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The park is home to around 1,000 black bears and grizzlies, with park officials estimating that about 300 grizzly bears were inhabiting the area in 2023.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The scientists were inspired by Bayesian experimental design, in which researchers interpret decision-making by estimating the likelihoods of events given prior assumptions.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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But the real signal worth measuring is whether that leads to more time with customers, stronger pipelines, and better win rates.—
Katy George,
Time,
11 May 2026
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The piece, measuring just 12 inches high, was previously stuck in Israel as a result of the war that country and the US are waging in Iran, which began with major joint bombardments on February 28.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Clearing cold cases in 2026 Every law enforcement agency across the country reports crime and investigation statistics to the federal government differently, making calculating the number of cold cases solved each year exceedingly difficult.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The defensive effort and quality has been extraordinary, but that’s never before stopped Brunson from figuring it out over the course of a playoff series.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The show kept audiences guessing all summer long until, at the beginning of season 10, it was revealed that the entirety of season nine was Pam's dream.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The Industrialization of Financial Crime Scammers no longer sit in isolation, guessing passwords or stealing physical credit cards.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Journalists from the American networks were there, but also, judging from the languages spoken, from many European countries as well.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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This study found that people may be judging you more harshly.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Gauging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauging. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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