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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 amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
each day prisoners were given only a small measure of rice to live on
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as in standards
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 rhythms
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 dimensions
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 gauges
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 controls
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 measures
Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The new measures include stricter screening, identity and security checks and the use of biometric data such as fingerprints and facial recognition.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
But his austerity measures, most significantly the elimination of long-standing fuel subsidies, have exacerbated biting inflation.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
The property’s lot measures 4,410 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
But if voters back the population curb proposal, the country’s Federal Council and parliament will have to roll out measures to curb population growth until 2050.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.
—Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
How the cap would work Should the vote pass, the government would be obliged to pass measures to curb migration in two phases.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 June 2026
The lot measures 6,501 square feet and includes a pool.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Her blank canvas in Naperville is a white brick wall that measures 124 feet long and 25 feet tall.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The interior measures 10 sq m (107 sq ft), and consists of two levels finished in spruce paneling, with vinyl flooring.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Changes in the way Nielsen measures ratings (including integrating out of home viewing and big data) that tend to give live sports a bump have helped too.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The Washington landmark measures about 2,000 feet in length and 160 feet in width.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The study looked at whether the park has been recognized and certified by DarkSky, the Bortle rating (a nine-level scale that measures the night sky's brightness) and the likelihood of clear nights, to create an overall stargazing score.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The mules sit on a conservative 55mm heel, which measures two inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Noun
State lawmakers have stepped back from earlier, wider-ranging attempts to regulate AI that were vetoed or otherwise derailed by governors who viewed the measures as too onerous toward the industry’s development, including efforts to hold developers accountable for bias in AI systems.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The new measures include stricter screening, identity and security checks and the use of biometric data such as fingerprints and facial recognition.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
But his austerity measures, most significantly the elimination of long-standing fuel subsidies, have exacerbated biting inflation.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
The property’s lot measures 4,410 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
But if voters back the population curb proposal, the country’s Federal Council and parliament will have to roll out measures to curb population growth until 2050.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.
—Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
How the cap would work Should the vote pass, the government would be obliged to pass measures to curb migration in two phases.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Verb
One option is an enormous single dish like the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, which measures 328 feet across.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 June 2026
The lot measures 6,501 square feet and includes a pool.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Her blank canvas in Naperville is a white brick wall that measures 124 feet long and 25 feet tall.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The interior measures 10 sq m (107 sq ft), and consists of two levels finished in spruce paneling, with vinyl flooring.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Changes in the way Nielsen measures ratings (including integrating out of home viewing and big data) that tend to give live sports a bump have helped too.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The Washington landmark measures about 2,000 feet in length and 160 feet in width.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The study looked at whether the park has been recognized and certified by DarkSky, the Bortle rating (a nine-level scale that measures the night sky's brightness) and the likelihood of clear nights, to create an overall stargazing score.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The mules sit on a conservative 55mm heel, which measures two inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
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But that may also make Iranian oil less attractive to China, which has been buying it at a discount because Iran under sanctions has few other means to sell.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Bold America spends millions to support Democratic candidates throughout the country, and like other super PACs, can independently spend unlimited amounts of money.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Giant factories vent massive amounts of boiling exhaust straight into the atmosphere.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Peristere does his best to re-establish the series’ rhythms before all watery hell breaks loose.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Your 6th House of Work and Wellness benefits from reliable rhythms that keep your energy even, your mind clear, and your plans realistic each day.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Definitely include the piece's dimensions in your listing, Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors, says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
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All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Baseball Savant’s newest metric, which gauges how well hitters time up certain pitches and square them up, loves him.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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The annual Social Security trustees report, which gauges these timelines, is expected to be released this month.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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China controls roughly 90% of the global bismuth supply.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Well, first, yes, Iran controls the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Follow the steps below to get your backsplash clean before your next cooking marathon.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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The incident happened steps away from New York’s Department of Sanitation facility on 12th Ave.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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