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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
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Germany is re-offering crude and jet fuel that wasn’t taken by the market when previously offered, and will take further measures if there’s a shortage, the economy ministry said.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
On homelessness, Munson wants to double down on preventative measures such as rental assistance as well as permanent supportive housing.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The main goal of Kayla’s HOPE is to advocate for suicide prevention railings on the Washington Avenue Bridge across the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities, while the coalition aims to ensure that suicide prevention measures are integrated into national infrastructure.
—Maddie Mullikin, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Van Milligen took notice of the stricter sanitation measures aboard.
—Nollaig O'Connor, NBC news, 9 May 2026
After the shooting, officers performed life-saving measures on the suspect before paramedics arrived.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Are there any preventive measures to avoid future clogs in the sink drain?
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
But others worry the measures don’t go far enough.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Instead, Fonseca measures progress by steady improvement.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Specifications The Si-o-Se Pol measures about 970 feet (296 meters) in length and 46 feet (14 meters) in width.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
No one was keeping a distance chart on the launches, but all of them easily cleared the fence, which measures 200 feet in left field, 215 to center.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
On the market for roughly $4 million, the duplex measures more than 1,700 square feet with two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Charlotte’s Sean Brown, a complete unknown in the draft process who currently has less than 300 followers on Twitter, measures 6-foot-3.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Separate from CoStar’s booking data, which measures reservations already on the books, the firm also makes projections that are forward-looking estimates.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
This year, the snowpack in the upper portion of the river’s watershed in the Rocky Mountains measures just 22% of average, the smallest on record.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Noun
McMorris pointed to the city’s ongoing charter reform process as a potential opportunity to strengthen Ethics Commission independence and accountability measures.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Germany is re-offering crude and jet fuel that wasn’t taken by the market when previously offered, and will take further measures if there’s a shortage, the economy ministry said.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
On homelessness, Munson wants to double down on preventative measures such as rental assistance as well as permanent supportive housing.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The main goal of Kayla’s HOPE is to advocate for suicide prevention railings on the Washington Avenue Bridge across the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities, while the coalition aims to ensure that suicide prevention measures are integrated into national infrastructure.
—Maddie Mullikin, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Van Milligen took notice of the stricter sanitation measures aboard.
—Nollaig O'Connor, NBC news, 9 May 2026
After the shooting, officers performed life-saving measures on the suspect before paramedics arrived.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Are there any preventive measures to avoid future clogs in the sink drain?
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
But others worry the measures don’t go far enough.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Verb
The device measures force, pressure, and twisting in every direction using light instead of electronics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Instead, Fonseca measures progress by steady improvement.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Specifications The Si-o-Se Pol measures about 970 feet (296 meters) in length and 46 feet (14 meters) in width.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
No one was keeping a distance chart on the launches, but all of them easily cleared the fence, which measures 200 feet in left field, 215 to center.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
On the market for roughly $4 million, the duplex measures more than 1,700 square feet with two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Charlotte’s Sean Brown, a complete unknown in the draft process who currently has less than 300 followers on Twitter, measures 6-foot-3.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Separate from CoStar’s booking data, which measures reservations already on the books, the firm also makes projections that are forward-looking estimates.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
This year, the snowpack in the upper portion of the river’s watershed in the Rocky Mountains measures just 22% of average, the smallest on record.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
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The sudden cancellations effectively stranded hundreds of travelers, who were left scrambling for alternative means of transportation.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Implementing mass timber at scale means navigating property lines and managing infrastructure boundaries between private owners.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Joint Commission, widely regarded as the gold standard in health care, evaluates organizations through rigorous and often unannounced inspections, ensuring that patient care, safety protocols, and clinical operations consistently meet the highest standards.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Today, some of the most beloved musicals of the American theater can sometimes seem outmoded and vaguely inappropriate, since society’s standards have changed radically in the last 60 years.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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When children leave home, couples may suddenly find themselves with an abundance of time once filled with carpools, meal prep and the rhythms of life.—
Patricia Neligan,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In the clip, Lu jokingly recalled being asked to pay $60 to check a backpack that just barely exceeded Spirit’s extremely exacting carry-on dimensions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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Even in subpar seasons, the Red Sox are a doubles machine because of Fenway’s dimensions.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Several stock market gauges around the world — from the US to Taiwan — have now erased all their losses since the start of the Iran war, as financial markets price in a possible path to peace.—
Pratigya Vajpayee,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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Big Deal New research by Bain & Company gauges CFOs' AI spending plans.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Russian advances have slowed this year, though Moscow controls just under one fifth of Ukrainian territory.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Russian advances have slowed this year, though Moscow controls just under one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Measures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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