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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
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
An aerial photo of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam taken Saturday, April 11, shows water moving through the system, and flood precautionary measures, including pumps and sandbags, being taken at the dam.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The government approved a range of measures two weeks ago to cut fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in excise taxes on motor fuels, expansion of a rebate for truckers and bus operators that use diesel fuel, and extension of a program that helps low-income people with their heating costs.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Fuel prices have historically been a sensitive matter for India’s government, which in recent weeks has invoked emergency measures to minimize the impact, including redirecting supplies to emergency services like hospitals.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
The bird bath measures 6 x 6 x 3 inches, and also features two ceramic songbirds perched on its edge.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
To be good stewards of the state’s water resources requires that all users, including farmers and ranchers, take substantive measures that balance demands for water with increasingly limited supplies.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to Proposition 50, tax measures were also on the ballots in some counties.
—Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Not quite as good There is a newish analytical metric called Stuff+ that measures the physical quality of pitches based on velocity, movement, release point and spin rate — the things that together determine how difficult a pitch is to hit.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The great room, a combination of the living, dining, and kitchen areas, measures a whopping 2,600 square feet, with large northeast-facing windows looking directly over Central Park and the surrounding skyline.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Each seismometer contains a small pendulum suspended within a magnetic field; when a vibration reaches the sensor, a resistor measures the magnetic-field strength required to keep the pendulum stationary.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Dozens of them are travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the experiment, enclosed in petri dishes inside a pod that measures 4 by 4 by 12 inches (10 by 10 by 30 centimeters).
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Painted in Paris over five or six weeks, the monumental canvas measures 11 feet 5 inches by 25 feet 6 inches.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
For comparison, the Renpho MorphoScan tracks 24 metrics, and the HumeHealth Body Pod measures 17.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Austin police leaders say a sweeping overhaul of how the department measures use of force is producing a clearer picture of officer behavior — one that shows force is being used less frequently, even as arrests rise.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
An aerial photo of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam taken Saturday, April 11, shows water moving through the system, and flood precautionary measures, including pumps and sandbags, being taken at the dam.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The government approved a range of measures two weeks ago to cut fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in excise taxes on motor fuels, expansion of a rebate for truckers and bus operators that use diesel fuel, and extension of a program that helps low-income people with their heating costs.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Fuel prices have historically been a sensitive matter for India’s government, which in recent weeks has invoked emergency measures to minimize the impact, including redirecting supplies to emergency services like hospitals.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
The bird bath measures 6 x 6 x 3 inches, and also features two ceramic songbirds perched on its edge.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
To be good stewards of the state’s water resources requires that all users, including farmers and ranchers, take substantive measures that balance demands for water with increasingly limited supplies.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to Proposition 50, tax measures were also on the ballots in some counties.
—Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Most critically, the report measures income and largely ignores wealth, debt, and geographic reality.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Not quite as good There is a newish analytical metric called Stuff+ that measures the physical quality of pitches based on velocity, movement, release point and spin rate — the things that together determine how difficult a pitch is to hit.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The great room, a combination of the living, dining, and kitchen areas, measures a whopping 2,600 square feet, with large northeast-facing windows looking directly over Central Park and the surrounding skyline.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Each seismometer contains a small pendulum suspended within a magnetic field; when a vibration reaches the sensor, a resistor measures the magnetic-field strength required to keep the pendulum stationary.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Dozens of them are travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the experiment, enclosed in petri dishes inside a pod that measures 4 by 4 by 12 inches (10 by 10 by 30 centimeters).
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Painted in Paris over five or six weeks, the monumental canvas measures 11 feet 5 inches by 25 feet 6 inches.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
For comparison, the Renpho MorphoScan tracks 24 metrics, and the HumeHealth Body Pod measures 17.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Austin police leaders say a sweeping overhaul of how the department measures use of force is producing a clearer picture of officer behavior — one that shows force is being used less frequently, even as arrests rise.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
Noun
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California is not unique, and housing is not the only means by which the older generations have effectively pulled up the ladder behind them.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Which is fortunate for Musselman, given there will be less means to lure players from the portal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite needing an umbrella for parts of Sunday, rainfall amounts are looking light.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Starting with small amounts can help your body adjust.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crofting and sheep farming set the daily rhythms, but there’s also a strict church calendar.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Holding the pack was our guide from Hike Armenia, who corralled us through the verdant passage while pointing out rhythms of rural life.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, as transistor dimensions approach atomic scales, quantum effects, heat dissipation, and fabrication constraints are making further miniaturization increasingly difficult.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Simply grab a ruler, pen, and blank sheet of paper to illustrate your space by substituting the dimensions of the room in feet for inches.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although streamflow gauges suggested that water levels were falling at Wahiawa dam by Friday afternoon, Parker said, the dam is not out of the woods.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Joe Raedle | Getty Images The conflict in Iran erased any improvement in consumer sentiment since February, according to early March data from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers, which gauges how households feel about their own financial health and that of the economy.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There, he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that is located on the part of the brain that controls coordination and movement, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Measures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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