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
Postings with a starting salary in NYC receive a measured response. M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Garisson Risner, a co-owner of the pyrotechnics company Pegasus Illuminations and one of the event’s coördinators, gave a more measured assessment. Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
The 100-year oil field lease will create the world’s second-largest oil company, measured by total reserves, behind Saudi Aramco. David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Hrgovic's rise has been more measured, with notable wins over Zhang Zhilei and Joe Joyce, but also a big setback in a 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois, who's now the WBO champion. ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • And the forces driving the bond market are considerably more calculated than his post suggested.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Interestingly, none of our 25 calculated ‘breaches’ outside of the pandemic years saw a club exceed the 115 per cent threshold, which would now incur a sporting sanction.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.
    Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Wind Features Kinetic wind features also create a focal point, and their rhythmic motion in the wind can be as soothing as that of a water feature.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sliding bass, sharp percussion and dark production create a menacing backdrop for Pop Smoke’s unmistakably deep voice, which lands as another rhythmic element within the track.
    Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • In a test call, the bot accurately generated action items and gauged the sentiment as neutral (and not requiring immediate action).
    John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • How effectively such systems can be controlled, sustained, and employed alongside soldiers will determine whether this unusual configuration becomes a recurring feature of future armored warfare.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These vehicles have functions and features that can be updated and controlled by software, rather than the mechanics of hardware.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • And yet, the Yankees could have used more length with the club set to start two restricted starters, Carlos Rodón (Game 1) and Max Fried (Game 2), in Saturday’s doubleheader.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Even a single night of restricted sleep can impair a leader’s cognitive performance, particularly memory.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The wheel, approximately a foot and a half in diameter, weighed 150 to 200 pounds.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dry food can also work, but portions should be weighed carefully rather than left out for unlimited grazing.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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