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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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The city is taking some more economical traffic safety measures, like improving crosswalk visibility and reducing speed limits on some streets.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
However, as the night progressed, Jenner was ready to change out of her red carpet-worthy look into some leggings and polarizing shoes—even going to extreme measures to get out of her stilettos.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
As part of her job, Lipuo motivated her coworkers to get tested for HIV and take preventative measures to avoid infection.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
Over the past week, the Kingdom has invited Yemeni leaders to hold talks in Riyadh, which have resulted in positive measures to ensure Yemen’s unity and stability.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, a small number of Congressional Republicans have chosen to support a clean extension of PTCs without including fraud-prevention measures.
—Ken Calvert, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Japan's existing stockpile of reserves means China's measures may take time to have an impact, Wasser added.
—Josh Xiao Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
But by the time commissioners cast their final budget votes in September, the mayor and commission had rolled back most of the austerity measures with a mix of one-time revenues and other stopgap measures.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The radio chart measures the number of plays each song received in a particular week.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The reading measures the percentage of companies reporting growth.
—Sean Conlon,fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
The team counts fans, measures their size, and analyzes their placement.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The ship measures 115 feet long and 23 feet wide, with 92 feet of its structure preserved, the IEASM said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The Education Department also measures growth by assessing progress among students at the bottom 25%.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
That’s a sizable rival to YouTube TV, and early data from research firm Apptopia (which measures app downloads, not subscription sign-ups) showed Fubo to be the leading beneficiary of people switching providers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
This index measures inflation according to the spending patterns of younger, urban workers rather than retirees.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
This guide explores various methods to eliminate soap scum and offers preventive measures to stop its return.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The city is taking some more economical traffic safety measures, like improving crosswalk visibility and reducing speed limits on some streets.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
However, as the night progressed, Jenner was ready to change out of her red carpet-worthy look into some leggings and polarizing shoes—even going to extreme measures to get out of her stilettos.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
As part of her job, Lipuo motivated her coworkers to get tested for HIV and take preventative measures to avoid infection.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
Over the past week, the Kingdom has invited Yemeni leaders to hold talks in Riyadh, which have resulted in positive measures to ensure Yemen’s unity and stability.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, a small number of Congressional Republicans have chosen to support a clean extension of PTCs without including fraud-prevention measures.
—Ken Calvert, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Japan's existing stockpile of reserves means China's measures may take time to have an impact, Wasser added.
—Josh Xiao Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
But by the time commissioners cast their final budget votes in September, the mayor and commission had rolled back most of the austerity measures with a mix of one-time revenues and other stopgap measures.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
The property’s lot measures 4,640 square feet in area.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The radio chart measures the number of plays each song received in a particular week.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The reading measures the percentage of companies reporting growth.
—Sean Conlon,fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
The team counts fans, measures their size, and analyzes their placement.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The ship measures 115 feet long and 23 feet wide, with 92 feet of its structure preserved, the IEASM said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The Education Department also measures growth by assessing progress among students at the bottom 25%.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
That’s a sizable rival to YouTube TV, and early data from research firm Apptopia (which measures app downloads, not subscription sign-ups) showed Fubo to be the leading beneficiary of people switching providers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
This index measures inflation according to the spending patterns of younger, urban workers rather than retirees.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
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Running out of battery mid-flight means missing entertainment and the chance to use apps that help manage nervousness or track turbulence.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturers would also have to provide a means for first responders to access the car from outside when electric power is lost.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Japan have developed an adaptive motion reproduction system that allows robots to generate human-like movements using surprisingly small amounts of training data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Schools offer varying amounts of funding.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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This image moved quickly across global media and was shared, commented on, memed, and folded into the familiar rhythms of contemporary visual culture.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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The participants also showed a shift in their circadian rhythms (sleep/wake cycles) when they were placed on the time-restricted eating schedules, but the associated health impacts are not known.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Taygeer Travel Backpack This Taygeer travel backpack is thoughtfully designed for air travel, with carry-on-approved dimensions and multiple compartments for easy organization.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The research firm's Secondhand Pricing Tracker gauges the resale premium — or the auction sale price of a bag compared to its original retail price — and is weighted by volume.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
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Tracking river flooding River and tide gauges across the state that are near or at the flood stage will be shown on the map.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shop is housed in a former beauty salon, steps from the bakery.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Measures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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