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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
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
When success becomes the primary measure of self-esteem, every setback feels personal and every accomplishment becomes temporary.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
New York has found plenty of ways to measure this run.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
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Noun
By some measures, only a small portion of his wealth is thanks to taxpayers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
When success becomes the primary measure of self-esteem, every setback feels personal and every accomplishment becomes temporary.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
Start by scaling up your recipe, then measure and use a funnel to pour all the ingredients into a freezer-safe bottle or container—empty spirit bottles work great for this.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
New York has found plenty of ways to measure this run.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 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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Brocco said the foundation is still developing its application process and evaluation criteria before funding decisions are made.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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The rest of her glam followed her usual beauty rhythms with a bright red lip and burgundy manicure.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Cash flow is the rhythm of a business.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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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Assemblyman Alex Bores is locked in a tight race ahead of the June 23 primary and may have benefitted from a flood of attack advertising sponsored by tech billionaires who don’t like his focus on regulating artificial intelligence.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Ozempic contains semaglutide, which mimics GLP-1, a gut hormone that — per Harvard Health — slows digestion, signals fullness and helps regulate blood sugar.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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