Definition of measurednext
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as in rhythmic
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound the soldier's funeral procession moved along to the measured beating of a drum

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measured

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verb

past tense of measure

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Recent Examples of measured
Adjective
Invasion biology forged a coalition of big corporations, government purse-string holders, and measured men—we’re talking Al Gore. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 To find more of it here than anywhere, alongside large, measured lithium, potash, and boron at world-class grade, is not a mining story. Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Loneliness was measured using one question asking whether participants often felt lonely. The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 Success is measured in hours returned to employees, faster financial closes, improved accuracy and stronger operational performance. Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • Prosecutors argue that Clancy made a calculated decision to commit the murders and then faked a suicide attempt.
    Kristina Rex, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Per Le Monde, these initiatives were driven by a calculated desire to showcase his power, seize marketing opportunities, and declare tax deductions.
    Devorah Lauter for ARTNews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Across 17 tracks, guitar riffs curdle into sheets of distortion, melodies dissolve into electronic hiss, and grooves are chronically interrupted by fresh rhythmic detours.
    Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of Zatoka in the Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine.
    Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • At CalPERS, overall performance will be gauged against a passive reference portfolio of 75% global stocks and 25% bonds, though teams will also still have asset benchmarks that will be reported to the board.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
  • But normality is gauged by behavior, an individual’s social life.
    Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Its infrared search and track data fed directly into an onboard AI agent that controlled the X-62A and guided it into tactical intercept positions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every woman, child, and man alive was out here grinding all day every day except on Lincoln’s Birthday in death-trap packing plants controlled by a five-man syndicate called the Beef Trust.
    Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Six others are still at large and considered fugitives, including a Caracas TV network mogul who was close to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, who is being held in a New York jail on federal drug charges.
    Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The committee would give recommendations for the restricted funds accounts, and any action would need to be approved by the board or the congregation.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Crude prices rose on the development, and Asia markets traded mixed as investors weighed the latest twist in one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The costs and benefits of each data-center location to the developer and to the community should always be weighed and made publicly available.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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