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

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Recent Examples of measured
Adjective
In his remarks to the board, Linthicum advocated for a measured approach to justice and said the department needs a shake-up. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 People have not been back since, so getting back up to speed will first take some careful and measured steps. Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Verb
MoneyLion ranked the nation's 50 most affluent suburbs by household income, as measured in the 2024 American Community Survey. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026 In the small town of Lake Country, British Columbia, far from Canada’s largest cities, the impact of Canada’s World Cup run can be measured in youth sports. Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • Its language about seeking opportunity rather than security, taking calculated risks, building, falling, succeeding, and refusing to trade dignity for dependence captured, almost perfectly, how my father thought about America.
    Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Most of those new households are dual-income with limited free time.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • But as anyone who has driven down such highways can attest, the rhythmic clack-clack sound of expansion joints built into the pavement can be annoying for motorists.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Her performance, in the small club, transformed the instrument’s traditional image with a performance full of rhythmic complexity, lyrical beauty and improvisation.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • SambaNova has said that on-premises inference can mean faster, more secure AI as it's controlled by the company using it rather than a third-party cloud provider or AI lab.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The exoskeleton is controlled using electromyography (EMG), which measures the tiny electrical signals generated by muscles in the forearm.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • Others had a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • The considered yes is not recklessness.
    Annette Logan-Parker, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
  • In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Harper weighed a few options, from those who threw to him in college and the minors to ex-players, before settling on Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Another conversation topic surrounding the modern casting call is an actor’s talent weighed alongside their social media following.
    Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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