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as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought
a measured response to the terrorist attack
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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
the measured authority of the mayor in running the town's affairs
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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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as in gauged
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measured
J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
The purified water is then mixed with the appropriate amount of salt – often provided in pre-measured packets.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
One test measured the well’s structural integrity.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In a measured but hostile tone, Rhoades called attention to a great number of complaints that had come from Coppermark.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
The purified water is then mixed with the appropriate amount of salt – often provided in pre-measured packets.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
No accumulating snow was measured in the Bronx or Staten Island.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
One test measured the well’s structural integrity.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
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Was her decision to push forward with a severe knee injury a calculated risk or stubborn foolishness?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The decision to have Bad Bunny perform at this year’s halftime show was a calculated move by the NFL and Roc Nation—Jay-Z’s entertainment company that has overseen the halftime show since 2019—to capitalize on the artist’s international appeal.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Collaborations with emerging fashion designers to co-create Nothing products and limited clothing lines are on the agenda as well.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chan worked hard, taking Chinese dance classes and rhythmic gymnastics, which translated well on ice.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, seahorses greet their other half by performing a rhythmic dance that can last minutes or even hours to strengthen their bond.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Markets currently expect the Fed to cut once or twice this year — most likely in June and December, according to futures market pricing gauged by the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Battery Life and Power Management The durability of a medical alert system is gauged by its ability to save power when it is most required.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Thick or coarse hair becomes more controlled without needing grease or gel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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The drones can also be controlled by a pilot.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a world often focused on visibility and performance, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Vintage presents a considered vision of modern perfumery, one that values intimacy, familiarity, and the profound human experience of scent.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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Those expectations would have weighed heavily on most first-year players, even before considering Watkins’ shadow looming over all the proceedings.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The lows, on and off the field, weighed much heavier than the limited highs for the Phillies.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The best-selling book contained several bombshell revelations, many of which were related to Spears’ controversial conservatorship, which finally ended in 2021.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fungi fossils preserved in the chert contained compounds from the breakdown of chitin and glucan, key structural molecules in fungi.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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