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
Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has cultivated a measured public image, rarely commenting on politics or becoming involved in major public controversies. Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Supermodel and beauty co-founder, Tookes took a measured approach to bodycare, making big bets that this category is only going to get bigger and bigger. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026
Verb
The same approach now guides decisions which are measured in generations. William Cogswell, Time, 24 July 2026 Other bright-light studies have measured roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after waking when people were exposed to bright morning light versus dim conditions. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • While this strategic pivot defers short-term revenue and creates market uncertainty, with full returns anticipated by 2027, it's seen as a calculated gamble to build a larger future revenue stream and expand its competitive edge.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Schmerelson said the board’s past spending was a calculated move to invest in students, something that has paid off in improved student achievement.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
  • International assistance has historically played a major role in supporting outbreak surveillance, laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and emergency response in countries facing limited resources.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • The microphones pick up the rhythmic thwack of leather on leather as Zizou executes a series of short passes with teammates.
    Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • There is the rhythmic, at times monotonous pattern of the minor-league baseball season.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 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
  • Fourteen of Freedom Fuel’s 25 locations are controlled by companies linked to Shamikh and Syed Kazmi, eight of which are leased from the investment firm Blue Owl Capital, the Associated Press reported.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Unlike conventional drone operations, where individual aircraft are controlled separately, swarms are designed to allow multiple unmanned systems to coordinate, share information, adapt to battlefield conditions, and carry out missions collectively.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 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
  • Schmid, who was a restricted free agent, was the final player the Panthers had signed who did not have a salary attached to his contract.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • To evaluate the models' maximum cybersecurity capabilities, OpenAI intentionally relaxed many of the guardrails normally present in production deployments while operating the systems inside a tightly restricted research environment.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • At 19, Danitra Grays was grappling with postpartum depression, caring for her newborn daughter, Naiyla, and struggling with anxious thoughts that weighed heavily on her mind.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Public survey results will be weighed alongside another, separate EU poll conducted by an independent research company.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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