measure (out)

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Verb
  • Ahead, a food historian and a dairy expert dish out insights on how butter became one of the most important ingredients in the Badger State.
    Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Trump isn’t the only person in his administration to dish out nasty comments.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There are no offseason championships in the SEC, no trophies handed out for charisma, sound bites or recruiting rankings in May.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
  • Pat Verbeek had to be cajoled into talking about his selection as a finalist for the Jim Gregory Award, handed out to the NHL’s general manager of the year.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Music is doled out note by note, sometimes stripped back to a one-finger descending scale on the piano, often absent altogether.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2026
  • The property also boasts amenities such as a rooftop pool, an on-site gym, and dining options like Spinning Jenny’s Coffee Bar, which doles out local favorites, including bagels baked by Rover Bagel in the nearby historic Pepperell Mill.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Nearly $429 million of that was appropriated in the 2026 fiscal year alone.
    Garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 May 2026
  • House Bill 1192 would have required funds appropriated to Georgia's Department of Community Health and Department of Human Services that were designated for specific purposes to be placed in separate accounts and not with other funds.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Diaz’s face was split open by the end of the second round, the canvas looked like a crime scene and Perry stormed around the cage afterward, demanding a fight with Paul while fans stood on chairs trying to film the madness below them.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • There’s a whole-house generator, central AC/heat, and mini-splits to keep things feeling comfortable no matter the weather.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
  • Whip up some scones, cookies, or pound cake, and portion them into pastry bags for guests to grab.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • For the first time, Division 1 of the CIF-SS playoffs is a 16-team group that was divided into four pools of four teams each.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
  • In between Biennale exhibits, here is where to eat, drink, and pull up a stool, by sestiere, the six historic districts that divide the city.
    Jenn Rice, Vogue, 20 May 2026
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“Measure (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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