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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
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 to regulate
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 measure
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Cupertino has already weighed adding a tax ballot measure, even as city leaders acknowledge that taxes are politically unpopular.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
At that time, those players, along with running backs and wideouts, will also be measured.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The measure, if approved by voters, will restore the letter and spirit of Proposition 13 in two important ways.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Cupertino has already weighed adding a tax ballot measure, even as city leaders acknowledge that taxes are politically unpopular.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hundreds of motorists were stranded on Rhode Island roads, trapped by accumulations measured in feet — more than 3 feet in northern parts of the state.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
At that time, those players, along with running backs and wideouts, will also be measured.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The organization was appealing to Garton and the fair because of its commitment to bridging the gap for people who may have received aid from FEMA or other programs, but who do not have the financial means to rebuild fully.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The discrepancy comes in large part from men being likelier to choose more lethal means, such as firearms.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because there’s a maximum efficiency that solar panels can reach (currently topping out at about 20%), that means the way to get larger and larger amounts of power is simply to build a series of large-enough solar panels that are within mission feasibility to provide that essential energy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Like most places in this wildfire-prone part of the state, landscaping is kept to mostly native or drought-tolerant plants that don’t require a huge amount of water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some financial advisors question whether Trump account gifts meet that criteria, which could trigger gift tax return filing requirements.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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American requests to use UK bases for operational purposes historically have been considered on a case-by-case basis, with precise criteria withheld for security reasons under long-standing agreements.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her final step is using a compression therapy suit called the BallancerPro, which works in a sequential rhythm, moving upward from the feet toward the core.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even that moment did little to slow the Cavaliers’ rhythm.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The plan is to maintain these ratios as the staff size increases.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alna shows there were very small alvarezsaurs without an insect-eating specialization, and that size reduction evolved multiple times in this lineage, Apesteguía said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That’s when Segovia showed him the lineup again to gauge how Conner’s memory was doing.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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If the Browns were to seriously consider a trade for Jones, Anthony Richardson of the Colts or Tanner McKee of the Philadelphia Eagles, the week in Indianapolis could be used to gauge the market for those players and potentially begin conversations.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The American Water Works Association, a utility industry association, had challenged the rule in court, arguing the EPA lacks authority to regulate the portion of the pipe that’s on private property and therefore cannot require water systems to replace them.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, eating fiber helps regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion, and supports feelings of fullness.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
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The next step will be for Kushner and Barrot to meet in person, which the ministry spokesman expects to happen within the next few days.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Power and grace in every step sequence and triple-lutz, triple-loop combination.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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