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
All other measured rain occurred over in the Laurel Highlands and Ridges. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 At the time, Wall Street saw the executive change as a strategic move, one that was the result of a measured turnaround that is progressing in deliberate fashion. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
Noodles in a container with water were measured above proper cold holding temperature. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Until then, luxury had been largely measured in square footage; the more expensive the room, the larger it was expected to be. — Robb Report, 9 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
  • Service in Denver opened this summer, and Telemetry analyst Sam Abuelsamid expects the Detroit service will be available on a limited basis by the end of the year, with the Waymo app opening to the public at large early in 2027.
    — Henry Payne, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Wagner, who only played 14 minutes in the first half, made the most of his limited action with the ball in his hands and dished out seven assists.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Sorkin writes very rhythmic dialogue that is meant to be delivered note-perfect down to the comma.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Heat, gentle pressure and rhythmic massage can simply feel good, whether your neck is bothering you or not.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 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
  • The gatekeepers who controlled which stories were told to the wider public are falling away.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That space is controlled by big companies with far more resources and larger customer bases.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 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
  • Matas Buzelis showed improved urgency and efficiency in putting his head down to get to the rim, scoring 10 of his 14 points inside the restricted area.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The airline does not allow travelers with pets to sit in exit rows, bulkhead seats, or other seats with restricted underseat storage.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The bonds quickly fell as investors weighed challenges facing the economically sensitive movie and television businesses, including cord cutting and advertising pressure.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The calculus echoes comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang last month, who similarly argued that AI’s harms should be weighed against the benefits the technology can bring.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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