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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
Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
When workers asked politicians in Miami-Dade County for a measure that would ensure basic protections like water and breaks, it was derailed by construction and agriculture lobbyists.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Alas, the reality of sports demands that true greatness is measured only on the biggest stage, where the physical strength and innate talent gifted to every superior athlete takes a backseat to mental fortitude.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In 2021, the global significance of tatreez was recognized by UNESCO, when it was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a safeguarding measure to ensure its preservation.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
When workers asked politicians in Miami-Dade County for a measure that would ensure basic protections like water and breaks, it was derailed by construction and agriculture lobbyists.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Epipedobates anthonyi, known as Anthony’s poison arrow frog, typically measures 22 mm long.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Alas, the reality of sports demands that true greatness is measured only on the biggest stage, where the physical strength and innate talent gifted to every superior athlete takes a backseat to mental fortitude.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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The resort is not screen-free by any means, but given the abundance of activities, the natural beauty of the landscape, and the coziness of the space, very few people seemed to feel the need to be on their phones or tablets—and instead spent time connecting.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres has a controversial legacy in Colombia, where conservatives have long derided his decision to seek political change through violent means.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Like Social Security and Medicare reform and the massive national debt, which is at $38 trillion and counting because Washington refuses to cut spending, despite record amounts of revenue flooding into the Treasury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The committee uses 12 criteria to determine who belongs in the field and where teams should be seeded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not everyone meets the criteria for admittance to certain facilities.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her final step is using a compression therapy suit called the BallancerPro, which works in a sequential rhythm, moving upward from the feet toward the core.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even that moment did little to slow the Cavaliers’ rhythm.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Ranger Road megafire is the largest, scorching more than 283,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas — an area nearly twice the size of Chicago.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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My 270-square-foot Deluxe Room was cozy without being cramped, not an easy feat considering its size.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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And there were rumors that the Dodgers had gauged trade interest in Hernandez over the winter.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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The report gauges where enterprises stand on agentic AI—and where they’re headed.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Four years later, the Coastal Act became state law, regulating development in collaboration with local government agencies, guaranteeing public access and protecting marine and coastal habitats.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite a step-out and a fall on his first two quads, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama skated the rest of his free program more cleanly and earned his second Olympic silver.—
Alice Fang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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