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
As the war wound down, Olivier was becoming more obsessed with directing, often counting on Leigh as his cultured, measured adviser. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 But given how measured Macklemore’s comments were, Sheeran’s decision to go along with the demands for his removal feels less like a fulfillment of his desire to create a conflict-free zone and more like a capitulation to a rich and powerful friend. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
Rice in the rice cooker was measured below proper hot holding temperature. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The same happens with a newborn neutron star but on a much grander scale; some pulsars have been measured to spin in excess of 700 times per second. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • However, given the company's solid track record of successfully delivering previous generation organizers to thousands of backers globally, the M3 represents a calculated bet rather than a shot in the dark.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Magpies are opportunistic scavengers, incredibly cunning and deceitful and capable of calculated deception.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • On many days, limited regular sun should be fine, even on cloudy days.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • DeKalb County on Thursday filed a lawsuit alleging that two limited liability companies associated with the founder of a local film studio breached a land-exchange contract with the county involving Intrenchment Creek Park.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Using gentle, rhythmic movements, an MLD therapist guides fluid around areas where lymph nodes or vessels have been damaged or removed.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As the rhythmic clicking of a dozen sewing machines echoes through his small workshop, Ainé Pathé Ouédraogo weaves through the room, checking seams and hems.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 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
  • In commercial orchards apple maggots are commonly controlled with insecticides targeting adult flies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak as time expired in the first half, but Chicago (2-1) controlled the final two periods.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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
  • The owner of a San Gabriel Valley technology company was arrested Thursday after federal prosecutors charged him with smuggling more than $300 million of restricted computer hardware to China.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These behaviors were rarely seen in the absence of cocaine, illustrating how a normally varied set of actions can become restricted to a persistent behavioral pattern, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Each item is individually photographed, tested, and weighed, with the information recorded as part of the customer’s inventory.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, market moves were kept in check as traders also weighed the latest employment data out of ADP.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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