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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
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
She will be tested again as a precautionary measure, the ministry added.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 May 2026
One area of Buecker’s development that can’t be visibly measured is her leadership.
—Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Noun
On homelessness, Munson wants to double down on preventative measures such as rental assistance as well as permanent supportive housing.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
She will be tested again as a precautionary measure, the ministry added.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Verb
Use the empty yogurt pot to measure the sugar, almond flour, and all-purpose flour and place in a medium bowl.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 May 2026
One area of Buecker’s development that can’t be visibly measured is her leadership.
—Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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That Johnson was Hafley’s first selection in the secondary means he will not only be asked to contribute early but will surely have his coach’s attention from the onset.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Some employ these tools respectfully and responsibly, creating new means to share the stories of victims or of the rapidly diminishing number of living witnesses.—
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Next door is the historic Giza Zoo, whose gardens provide a surprising amount of greenery in this part of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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That amount of cash amounts to pocket change for a congressional campaign.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Some wasp types, such as paper wasps and yellow jackets, are known to build a nest even if another colony is nearby if the nesting site meets their criteria.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The apps can also stabilize footage using various criteria, such as maintaining a level horizon.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The show felt alive, inhaling and exhaling guests in a natural rhythm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Equally staggering is its size in comparison to the next largest gold nugget found in the Western Hemisphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The NewsGuard/YouGov poll differs from polls that focus mostly on the president's job approval ratings, which have been declining for more than a year and surveys that gauge reactions to his personal traits and views on the Iran war.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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In a sane world, Congress would put a stop to it and reassert its own power to regulate import duties; unfortunately, this particular GOP Congress seems content enough to be a lapdog watching Trump usurp them and damage the economy and our international standing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The legislature has also put in place more requirements for towns to have fair rent commissions, which are local bodies that have the ability to respond to complaints and regulate rents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Visiting at different times of day, talking with current residents and understanding commute patterns are practical steps before committing to any area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The first step is to recognize that the current approach to homeless programs, policies and enforcement is not working.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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