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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
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Some residents agreed with the measure for safety reasons.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The answer is complex There are a few ways to measure readiness, but each method has its drawbacks, said Jill Cannon, a senior policy researcher at global policy think tank RAND.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Once there, first responders attempted to perform life-saving measures on a woman before she was later declared dead.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Some residents agreed with the measure for safety reasons.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
While the company continues to refine its technology, its broader vision remains focused on building systems that are humane in intent, measured in execution, and sustainable in practice.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The answer is complex There are a few ways to measure readiness, but each method has its drawbacks, said Jill Cannon, a senior policy researcher at global policy think tank RAND.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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Catherine takes the concept in a different direction, intent on hurting Heathcliff through more emotional means.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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But because many people struggle to get enough vitamin D through natural means, a supplement may be appropriate for those concerned about bone health, Drake said.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The actual amount of time that takes depends on the parish.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The White House has not made clear the criteria used to decide which countries are being invited to join.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Time after time in our residential experience, the Board of Review would knock back the assessor’s assessments (the criteria applied being different), thus rewarding the many attorneys who know how to game a system with myriad opportunities for corruption.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Coming in third was British duo Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, who got the crowd clapping with their Spice Girls medley (this season's musical theme for rhythm dance is the '90s, so the morning's soundtrack was dominated by girl groups and boy bands).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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The South African artist emphasizes atmosphere over rhythm on a vibrant, textural album that shapeshifts between drum’n’bass and dub techno.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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General size has been something to watch for a Knicks team that sometimes profiles as small outside of its two seven-footers (Robinson, Karl-Anthony Towns) and its defensive stopper (OG Anunoby).—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Board members may receive a raise of four times their current pay from a maximum of $750 a month to $3,000 a month, based on the size of the district under a new law, according to documents from Tuesday’s board meeting.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rather than making calls to gauge the value of its own players, Detroit is doing its due diligence in answering incoming queries.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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By 2018, the property took shape after the construction of the wetlands, park and street planning was completed, and the city decided to issue requests for proposals to gauge interest in developing three parcels of land that would’ve been connected with the trails and park.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
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This nutrient helps regulate your heartbeat and supports healthy muscle function.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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Without that key step, you can’t be classified as a true star; the presence of those fusion reactions, where hydrogen gets fused into helium, separates stars from all other heavenly bodies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The aircraft transitioned cleanly between modes, a step developers see as critical for scaling eVTOLs beyond short hops.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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