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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
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Klarna’s measured entry suggests a reset in how fintechs should tell and price their stories.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
To me, the greatness of a nation is not measured by the grandeur of its monuments, its wealth and the class of its elite.
—Bruce Higgins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In a subsequent tweet, Paul became one of the first GOP lawmakers to offer measured criticism for how Carr has handled the situation.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Klarna’s measured entry suggests a reset in how fintechs should tell and price their stories.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Scientists measured the treatment's success through brain scans and by testing spinal fluid for signs of brain cell damage, which showed significant improvement.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
To me, the greatness of a nation is not measured by the grandeur of its monuments, its wealth and the class of its elite.
—Bruce Higgins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
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While the executive team was already reworking operations and technology priorities, many of the decisions required long-term investments and a willingness to take calculated risks that only the board could approve.—
Elena Rodighiero,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, deliberative choices are seen as more calculated or logical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So far, however, the EV maker has launched only the small-scale Austin test, with a limited number of riders and human safety monitors in the front-passenger seat.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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A week after calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, the Giants have another prospect joining the big league team — albeit in a more limited capacity.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Having escaped disaster and gauged the full extent of American self-deterrence, Putin began putting pressure on Ukraine’s neighbors and suppliers.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Measurements and measurables can be gauged in this sport if there is a 4th-and-goal situation, a pass that just missed, a tackle that just missed.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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They were bunched by a couple of companies, and the openings were controlled by the companies, especially a company called Knight Trading Group.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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But on a recent warm September morning, the rhythmic beat of jackhammers crushing concrete with steel and the hissing flow of rush hour traffic greeted a group of amateur ornithologists.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cobeaga’s return to features unfolds in 1980s Bilbao, where a rhythmic gymnastics team prepares to compete in Berlin.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His two siblings were also in the home, an 8-year-old who weighed 23 pounds and a 6-year-old who weighed 22 pounds, according to the outlet.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Drew Allar, running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and defensive tackle Zane Durant were among more than a half-dozen Nittany Lions who weighed staying in college for another year against starting NFL careers.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Because the broad thrust of Powell’s speech contained worries about the softening labor market, which implies the Fed will stay on its rate-cutting path in the near term.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Lopez tried to flee into a residence, but deputies quickly contained him, sheriff's officials said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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