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
Leaders say more, faster progress needed A measured summation was offered by Tony Thurmond, the outgoing state superintendent of public instruction. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Wright said Rogers’ decision to invoke terrorism during the debate could also alienate voters who prefer a more measured approach. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Gyro meat on the vertical broiler measured above proper cold holding temperature. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The freight forwarder measured on-time performance at Shanghai at 21 percent. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • Avoid Letting Emotion Override Investment Discipline The biggest gap is that entrepreneurs often take calculated risks in business, but emotional risks in their personal portfolios.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Knowing exactly what's going to happen in the sky turns a casual meteor watch into a rather more calculated exercise.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The band said 60% of tickets would be priced under $300, alongside a limited number of premium seats.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The very limited research on estrogen facial creams is far less bullish.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Piezoelectric generators are particularly attractive for implants because the body is constantly moving, from the expansion and contraction of the lungs to the rhythmic beating of the heart.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Shifting between precision and improvisation, each rhythmic mark registers its own time signature.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
  • And insurers controlled by former Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter lent billions to companies tied to his financial empire, leading to lawsuits and an SEC investigation.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Most concerning of all was Dolan’s installation of his longtime crony, Isaiah Thomas, on the board of a new corporate entity that controlled the Knicks.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 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
  • The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In November 2025, Tesla shareholders weighed a nonbinding proposal for the carmaker to invest in xAI, Musk’s AI startup.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But since the scale couldn't produce a printout of the official weight, which is required for breaking a record in Pennsylvania, Taylor had to get the fish weighed somewhere else.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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