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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
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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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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 16 May. 2026.
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