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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 criterion
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 rhythm
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 size
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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as in to gauge
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 to regulate
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 measure
Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Stadium perimeter tightened for event At Dallas Stadium, security measures are already visible.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 June 2026
James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Rather than measuring activity like tokens consumed or lines of code, Wu said, Cognition estimates the number of human engineering hours its agent actually saves and backs that estimate with a refund.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 June 2026
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Noun
Rich and John seem like pretty normal guys, by most measures.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Stadium perimeter tightened for event At Dallas Stadium, security measures are already visible.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Verb
The idea is that a lawyer’s invoice, previously used to measure the value of the final output, may be replaced by a few cents of AI spending even though the output is the same.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Rather than measuring activity like tokens consumed or lines of code, Wu said, Cognition estimates the number of human engineering hours its agent actually saves and backs that estimate with a refund.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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He was indicted on three counts -- destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Adding a healthy twist to the magical premise, powers in Dragon Striker are meant to be employed for athletic means.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
Noun
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One of the major differences between Huang and Raman’s campaigns was the amount of cash each had on hand to reach out to voters.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Alabama's relatively new nitrogen gas execution method could inflict a cruel amount of pain and suffering on a death row inmate who says that he'd rather be killed by a firing squad, a federal appeals court has ruled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Peer review has been widely used since the post-World War II research boom, and relies on panels of experts in their fields judging federal funding decisions on the scientific merit of the grant proposals, rather than any politically-motivated criteria.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The district hired large consulting firms from out of state in 2010 and again in 2012 to evaluate which schools would meet the criteria for closure.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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While Duran Ferree and CJ dos Santos both have arguments for minutes, the back line would benefit from rhythm and certainty.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Roher and co-writer Robert Ramsay craft a classically structured screenplay about a talented piano tuner who stumbles into a life of crime, upon which Roher, editor Greg O’Bryant, and composer Will Bates embroider jazzy rhythms and inflections, inspired by the musical world our characters inhabit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Brown had challenged Anunoby at shootaround to use his size, strength and athleticism on the offensive glass.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Available in sizes ranging from 2 to 18 in a beautiful medium wash, these versatile jeans are great for everyday wear and will keep you comfy throughout your travels thanks to their cotton and elastane blend.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Closing the order books gives banks time to gauge demand ahead and advise the company on pricing.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The Sheriff’s Office has taken steps to transition services back to Willows.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Every step gave the impression that the fabric was in full bloom.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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