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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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Health systems are always looking for ways to slash budgets through various measures, from cutting nursing staff to delaying equipment upgrades.
—Dr. Anne Marie Morse, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Until it was resolved, there could be no final accounting of Patagonia’s legacy, no real way to measure the impact of Chouinard’s lifetime of work.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Major League Soccer on Monday announced the disciplinary measures for Suarez, a Seattle Sounders staff member, and the Sounders organization.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Health systems are always looking for ways to slash budgets through various measures, from cutting nursing staff to delaying equipment upgrades.
—Dr. Anne Marie Morse, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Attempts to measure the speed of light coming from different stars hadn’t produced any results either.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Until it was resolved, there could be no final accounting of Patagonia’s legacy, no real way to measure the impact of Chouinard’s lifetime of work.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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With complete antiballistic missile means, China can significantly contain the enemy's strategic strike capabilities, which is of great significance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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His or her voice is the means by which the author’s work is bodied forth, and is the main channel along which thought and feeling are to flow.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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What was the selection criteria?—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bondi, 59, intervened in a number of cases to alter the criteria for granting asylum in her role as the head of the immigration-court system, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Events unfurled to the rhythm of only one racket.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After a few hiccups, the crew finds their rhythm in the 2015 original, only to be joined by four new emotions in the 2024 sequel.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Approaching 36,000 acres in size, the fire moves closer to indirect containment lines as firing operations continue.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before that, most groups received between $10,000 and $50,000, depending on the organization's size and reach in the community.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The quickest way to gauge a workplace is to pay attention to how questions are received.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many prominent Democrats are expected to run in the 2028 presidential election, and polls will continue to gauge Americans' views on the potential candidates.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that curcumin—the primary compound found in turmeric—has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Northern Sea Route is generally viewed as more developed and regulated, with Moscow investing heavily in infrastructure as part of a broader campaign to gain an upper hand in the Arctic.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Follow the steps below to safely clean your laptop screen and restore its streak-free shine.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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