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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of measured
Adjective
Others take a more measured view while admitting to the possibility of a market dip if Democrats win big, since Democrats are generally viewed to be more critical of the AI buildout than Republicans. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Democratic congressional candidates will also need to be careful about balancing partisan messages to their base with more measured appeals to independent voters. — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
In dogs and cats, BCS is measured from 1 to 9, with 1 being emaciated, 9 being morbidly obese and 5 being ideal. — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 Expect clinicians to lean harder on body condition assessment, measured feeding and daily movement as standard of care rather than optional advice. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • In the most extreme, low-probability scenarios, at the very tip of the long tail, the calculated death toll was huge, in the tens of millions.
    — Kevin Roose, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For Cruise, playing rancid oil billionaire Digger Rockwell was a calculated gamble.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The collaboration centers on Muse Spark Open, the most capable open-weight model released under a license that allows for limited commercial use, according to Meta.
    — Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Departments with limited staffing may not have the resources to dedicate multiple investigators to tracking down a suspect vehicle.
    — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.
    — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even the outro gives that familiar groove one final twist, carrying the chorus’ melodic and rhythmic framework into new lyrics rather than simply repeating the chorus again.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Back in the 2024 offseason, head coach Steve Kerr took the then-unemployed Vogel out to lunch and gauged his interest in joining the Warriors’ coaching staff.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Texas Politics Projects also gauged voter’s opinions on other statewide races set for the November midterm ballot, including the contest for Texas governor.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cologne police spokesman Christoph Bermel said the two male teenagers have not been charged but are considered suspects, and investigators were examining whether the robot's movements were preprogrammed or controlled in real time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Crimes reported on Cornell's campus are generally investigated by campus police, a department that has full law enforcement powers but is controlled by the university.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Food and drink Food across the resort’s various restaurants is Greek and local but with a considered twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And Moke was no longer a considered tropical cyclone after skirting Hawaii as a tropical storm, the center said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Drying towels separately prevents longer drying times caused by restricted airflow and moisture differences.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The policy prohibited speakers from directing remarks to individual council members and restricted comments considered personal or abusive.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The penalty weighed heavily on Bank of America's earnings, cutting income by 17 cents a share.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Punchbowl News reported last month that Casten had weighed such a move.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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