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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
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This statistical measure of heritability is notoriously difficult to interpret and limited in its import; twin studies, developed decades before the DNA molecule was discovered, also offered little insight into the biology of any particular trait.
—Eric Turkheimer, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The cells measure nine square meters (nearly 97 square foot), no bigger than normal cells, although residents in this special wing aren’t required to share a cell, typically out of concern for their safety.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Cleveland ended up winning the division, but Detroit gained a measure of redemption by ousting the Guardians in a three-game wild card Series before suffering their own early exit by falling in five games to the Seattle Mariners in the division series round.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This statistical measure of heritability is notoriously difficult to interpret and limited in its import; twin studies, developed decades before the DNA molecule was discovered, also offered little insight into the biology of any particular trait.
—Eric Turkheimer, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
As underwhelming Lumiose ends up being when measured against the expectation of a bustling metropolis like that of Pokémon Black and White’s Castelia City, there is never a shortage of things to do in between main missions.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The cells measure nine square meters (nearly 97 square foot), no bigger than normal cells, although residents in this special wing aren’t required to share a cell, typically out of concern for their safety.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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For Brentford, the end can often be said to justify the means.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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How To Keep Skunks Away Removing potential food sources and excluding skunks from an area are the most effective means of keeping them away from your home.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bulb lasagna avoids this by packing an impressive amount of successive blooms into a small space.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Medicare premiums are expected to rise by a near record dollar amount next year and eat a chunk of the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) older Americans may receive.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Prime and near-prime borrowers, who typically have good credit scores, are actually missing car payments at a faster rate than subprime consumers since lenders tightened financing criteria for the lowest-rung borrowers three years ago, the study found.—
Miguel Ambriz,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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After four months of treatment, 70% of the low-dose participants met the criteria, in comparison to 42% in the placebo.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This performance conjured memories of Michigan’s loss at Oklahoma, another game in which the offense struggled to find any rhythm.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wood floors that have been stained in interesting patterns create a sense of architecture and rhythm, bridge traditional elements with modern ones, and can even help a space feel larger.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Jill Ortman-Fouse, a community organizer in Silver Spring, Maryland, told TIME that the protest there had doubled in size since the last 'No Kings' event in June.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Keeping the opportunity a secret from her mother, Veronica took her to see the movie first to gauge her reaction.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The ocean regulates our climate, supports global trade, and feeds communities.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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American laws aren’t equipped to deal with the fast-moving ambitions of CEO Elon Musk, and Washington doesn’t seem in a hurry to regulate his company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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With the Chiefs facing fourth-and-3 inside the 10-yard-line, kicker Harrison Butker took a couple of steps off the sideline before Reid waved him back.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite such concerns, Hogsett allowed Cook and Andrews to continue making deals together, taking no steps to establish boundaries that would have eased ethical concerns.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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