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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
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
In late September, China signed a decree enabling the country’s government to retaliate against countries that implement discriminatory bans, restrictions or other measures targeting Chinese operators, vessels or crew.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
The executive order pledges to take all measures, including US military support, to defend the Gulf state, though its legal and practical value is in question.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Senate will vote again on Monday in an effort to stop the shutdown, but few expect any measures to pass.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
When the division makes its way into corporate America, extreme measures must be taken.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
He was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This can include passive deterrence or more direct space control measures.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
One of his protégés, the young activist Aaron Swartz, took more radical measures.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
What To Know The SSA determines the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which measures inflation based on the spending patterns of working-age urban households rather than retirees.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The simple yet sturdy house, which measures 19 feet long and 20 feet wide, has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s dedicated to stargazing and night-sky education, with information on the Bortle scale (which measures light pollution), as well as stargazing sights like zodiacal light and air glow.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
First revealed in 2022, the Claremont McKenna College Robert Day Sciences Center is located on the college's California campus and measures 135,000 sq ft (roughly 12,500 sq m).
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
This is not the same as deck height, which measures how far the roadway sits above the ground or water beneath.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
However, there is no other survey that comprehensively measures the number of Americans who struggle to get enough to eat.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
The game will be streamed at Albertsons Stadium on the south end zone video board, which measures 120 feet wide by 50 feet tall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Arlinda Hanna, 45, acknowledged DOGE measures were affecting swaths of people in Northern Virgina, even those who didn’t lose their job.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
In late September, China signed a decree enabling the country’s government to retaliate against countries that implement discriminatory bans, restrictions or other measures targeting Chinese operators, vessels or crew.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
The executive order pledges to take all measures, including US military support, to defend the Gulf state, though its legal and practical value is in question.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Senate will vote again on Monday in an effort to stop the shutdown, but few expect any measures to pass.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
When the division makes its way into corporate America, extreme measures must be taken.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
He was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This can include passive deterrence or more direct space control measures.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
One of his protégés, the young activist Aaron Swartz, took more radical measures.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
What To Know The SSA determines the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which measures inflation based on the spending patterns of working-age urban households rather than retirees.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The simple yet sturdy house, which measures 19 feet long and 20 feet wide, has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s dedicated to stargazing and night-sky education, with information on the Bortle scale (which measures light pollution), as well as stargazing sights like zodiacal light and air glow.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
First revealed in 2022, the Claremont McKenna College Robert Day Sciences Center is located on the college's California campus and measures 135,000 sq ft (roughly 12,500 sq m).
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
This is not the same as deck height, which measures how far the roadway sits above the ground or water beneath.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
However, there is no other survey that comprehensively measures the number of Americans who struggle to get enough to eat.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
The game will be streamed at Albertsons Stadium on the south end zone video board, which measures 120 feet wide by 50 feet tall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
Noun
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That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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While McLaren has already won the title, significant amounts of prize money are at stake, with millions separating the positions.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drinking small amounts of apple cider vinegar may support gut health and help lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rise of streaming and shifting business models have disrupted the rhythms on which many of us built stable careers, and production has become increasingly global and complex.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Oli’s movements mimic the elegance of the performers, its arms and hips swaying with fluid precision, echoing the rhythms of the wind.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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To calculate the scattering amplitude for a collision of n particles, physicists would have to add up many BCFW terms — and each of those terms corresponded to a region of the positive Grassmannian in n dimensions.—
Kevin Hartnett,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tensile strength gauges the maximum force a material can withstand before breaking when pulled apart.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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But overall, the popularity of different computer languages could become as obscure a topic as the relative popularity of railway track gauges.—
Stephen Cass,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body by the brain’s pineal gland which partially controls the sleep-wake cycle.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But if the president controls the FCC, will speech be free?—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a two-game lead over the Phillies in the National League Division Series, and as Turner neared the dugout steps, the anger returned.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Elwood Bar and Grill The Elwood, at the corner of Brush and East Adams, is steps from Comerica Park.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Measures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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