measured (out)

verb

Definition of measured (out)next
past tense of measure (out)
as in shared (out)

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  1. divided
  2. handed out
  3. doled out
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  • The country has been divided for years between rival administrations, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Wall Street divided on Fed outlook The war with Iran continues to add to the uncertainty.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Southern California bosses handed out pay hikes below what the typical American worker earned over four consecutive quarters.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
  • To accentuate the connection to cinema, little tubs of popcorn were handed out upon arrival—adding to the theatrical effect of the mountains in the background blurring with the mountains on the screen as darkness descended.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • When asked about the punishment doled out for fumbling the football, which is the ultimate cardinal sin of the sport, De’Von Achane seemingly thought creating one was a good idea, and pledged to get back to the media with an idea.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The game’s template solidified over the course of four Game Changer installments, doled out once per season until Make Some Noise became a stand-alone show in 2022.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
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“Measured (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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