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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 rhythmical
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
ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025
The models strolled by in measured strides, seemingly unaware of the ‘trespassers’ who were gazing over from the other side of the slanted shade.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Raw chicken was left unattended in a large stainless steel bowl and measured too warm to be considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Anna Gomez, a Democratic commissioner at the FCC, has urged a measured approach.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025
The models strolled by in measured strides, seemingly unaware of the ‘trespassers’ who were gazing over from the other side of the slanted shade.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
But behind the scenes many in the industry are more measured, and even critical.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Raw chicken was left unattended in a large stainless steel bowl and measured too warm to be considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
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What starts as a calculated attempt to regain control quickly spirals into emotional chaos.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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The Competitive Advantage of Embracing Failure Successful professionals recognize that the ability to take calculated risks, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly provides a crucial competitive edge.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Amazon had also commissioned a limited series about FTX in 2022.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Fitzgerald can next be seen in the Amazon feature Crime 101 and recurring on Hulu’s Amanda Knox limited series.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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After a moment of calibration, the machine naturally transitions into a rhythmic gait.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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The album features a rich combination of string instruments — Noah Leong on viola, Claudius Agrippa on violin, and Noam Tanzer on bass — all grounded by the rhythmic pulse of Ransom McCafferty on drums.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Managers can help by normalizing those reactions and creating deliberate space for them.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In the careful selection of a pocket square, in the perfect dimple of a tie knot, in the deliberate shine of oxfords, these women continue a tradition of using style as both survival strategy and self-announcing act.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The 22-year-old right-shot forward was slated to be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Nikola Jovic also is extension-eligible; he is set to be a restricted free agent in 2026-27.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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