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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
Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
That makes this black hole the most distant supermassive black hole scientists have ever measured the mass of.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
This contrast creates tension between the individuals who are eager to learn and evolve, and their organizations that are more measured and cautious.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
In this case, the largest tsunami wave measured was about one meter—considerably smaller than the nearly 40-meter tsunami that was generated by the 2011 Tohoku quake in Japan.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
That makes this black hole the most distant supermassive black hole scientists have ever measured the mass of.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
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Founders built authority through minimalism, detachment or a kind of calculated neutrality.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The Dodgers move to add Lauer was a calculated one.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The soft, rhythmic sound of small waves striking the base of the pillars echoed around them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The European style, which Ezratty offers, tends to be gentler and more rhythmic, with the practitioner following the lymphatic chain through the face and neck.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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At CalPERS, overall performance will be gauged against a passive reference portfolio of 75% global stocks and 25% bonds, though teams will also still have asset benchmarks that will be reported to the board.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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At CalPERS, overall performance will be gauged against a passive reference portfolio of 75% global stocks and 25% bonds, though teams will also still have asset benchmarks that will be reported to the board.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Elinor Dashwood is the epitome of Sense—self-contained, controlled, restrained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Of California’s 58 counties, only in OC is the investment portfolio not controlled by the treasurer-tax collector.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Elizabeth honed in on the importance of the transatlantic alliance during a considered address that came in under 15 minutes.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Monday, as investors weighed the impact from Middle East tensions and the diminishing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Surgeons performed a nearly 17-hour operation to remove the leg, which had a large tumor and weighed 174 lbs.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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