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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
Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Eleven council members, including Lucas, have co-sponsored the measure, signifying that an emergency ordinance could have more than enough votes to pass.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The researchers plan to measure QFI in this regime, where a genuine discovery could emerge.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Fuel prices have historically been a sensitive matter for India’s government, which in recent weeks has invoked emergency measures to minimize the impact, including redirecting supplies to emergency services like hospitals.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Eleven council members, including Lucas, have co-sponsored the measure, signifying that an emergency ordinance could have more than enough votes to pass.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Over seven days, ARGOS reduced total water usage by 58% and was only about 4% off in its soil measuring predictions, Paul said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The researchers plan to measure QFI in this regime, where a genuine discovery could emerge.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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McLeod also emphasized the urgency of incorporating and said that many people get the wrong message about what becoming a city means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Luna himself has acknowledged never finding any, and department policy has always provided for the means to discipline and terminate any employee who engages in behavior that harms the public, fellow employees, or is otherwise prohibited by law.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The county has not yet been allocated a cent for the project, but Abruzzo said he’s been assured by lawmakers that the full amount is coming later this year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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His bail remains set at $70,000, but prosecutors plan to ask the court to double the amount.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The study is examining whether portions of the coastline meet criteria for national park designation, including significance, suitability and feasibility, along with the need for National Park Service management.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the IRS reviews your financial information and determines whether your offer meets its approval criteria.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brunson said the two have been finding a rhythm on the court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His circadian rhythm was off, again.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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A great deal will depend on the size of his triumph.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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As more people take GLP-1 drugs, retailers could see a boost in the number of customers who are shopping for smaller sizes.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although birth rate is commonly used as a catch-all term, the key metric used to gauge how populations grow or shrink is the total fertility rate (TFR), which estimates the average number of children a woman is likely to have throughout her reproductive years (see fertility rates).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Going beyond the basics of a typical smart scale, the MorphoScan breaks down segmental muscle and fat for each arm, each leg, and your torso, similar to a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, which is essentially a medical imagery test to gauge these same attributes.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys will likely argue that the explosion was a tragic accident, but was unintended — even if the defendants broke rules meant to regulate the sale and storage of fireworks, Parisi said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The appropriate remedy is congressional overruling of the Marquette case so as to allow the states to regulate loans to their own citizens.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bring a crisp headline to a meeting, then show the simple steps.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The next step would be rewarding local governments that demonstrate a commitment to managing their budgets responsibly.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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