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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
Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Workforce demographic data enables employers to design lawful DEI strategies to reduce barriers to equal opportunity, such as implementing broader recruitment measures or ensuring that all hiring criteria are job-related.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Raya Elfadel Kheirbek, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
But for many in this community, financial pressure is not measured in charts or statistics.
—Maria Santana, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Noun
Red meat consumption in Argentina — historically one of the world’s biggest consumers of beef — has fallen to its lowest level in two decades amid economic austerity measures imposed by libertarian President Javier Milei.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Workforce demographic data enables employers to design lawful DEI strategies to reduce barriers to equal opportunity, such as implementing broader recruitment measures or ensuring that all hiring criteria are job-related.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Verb
There was even a draft of his eulogy, measured, unmistakably in his own voice.
—Raya Elfadel Kheirbek, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
But for many in this community, financial pressure is not measured in charts or statistics.
—Maria Santana, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The rooms The rooms here were last renovated in 2017—just a hair earlier than Four Seasons One Dalton Street’s rooms, which opened in 2019, but are by no means old or inferior.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Some viewers even felt its liberal use of absurdity in fact grounded the show in the real world compared to the high-minded weepies on daytime, achieving honesty through nontraditional means.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Irrigation systems may require a truly astronomical amount of water.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Workforce demographic data enables employers to design lawful DEI strategies to reduce barriers to equal opportunity, such as implementing broader recruitment measures or ensuring that all hiring criteria are job-related.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Both the Long Range and the Citizens Bond Advisory committees were tasked with coming up with the criteria that would be used by the district to make recommendations.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This is a fatal heart rhythm disturbance that can occur even after a single episode of inhalant use.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Shipp fostered a sound with wah-wah guitar and a tight rhythm section.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On kid’s sizes, the midsole and heel of the shoe feature green and purple LED lights which can be powered on and off with the touch of a button at the heel.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 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
Verb
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Earlier this year the company released a REST API that lets regulated financial platforms bolt blockchain wallet functionality onto their existing products.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Indeed, sodium is one of the body’s key electrolytes – a group of minerals that help regulate fluid balance and other important functions.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Winning this one could be an early step toward turning the franchise around.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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