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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
Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 7 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
Chief Budget Officer David Clodfelter, who helped Levine Cava manage a massive influx of federal COVID aid and then propose austerity measures when the money ran out, will take on an advisory role in the mayor’s administration.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
If the numbers are off, the city will be forced to take cost-cutting measures later this year or face an even bigger hole next year.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Now, Loogootee has enacted another special events policy that mirrors several measures in the one that the court struck down.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Life-saving measures were initiated, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
In neighboring Serbia, some western municipalities introduced emergency measures due to bad weather.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
New government data posted Monday — for flu activity through the week of Christmas — showed that by some measures this season is already surpassing the flu epidemic of last winter, one of the harshest in recent history.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
The lot size of the unit measures 7,800 square feet.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The Turismo measures 19 feet bumper to bumper, the Terreno measures 22 feet, and the Strada measures 24 feet.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
As an example, in the study the authors showcase a common AI benchmark called Grade School Math 8K (GSM8K), which measures performance on a set of basic math questions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
To detect them, Morton's team used spectroscopy, a technique that measures how hot gas moves toward or away from Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The center-right foundation compiles the index, which measures the tax climate for businesses and consumers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 7 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
Chief Budget Officer David Clodfelter, who helped Levine Cava manage a massive influx of federal COVID aid and then propose austerity measures when the money ran out, will take on an advisory role in the mayor’s administration.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
If the numbers are off, the city will be forced to take cost-cutting measures later this year or face an even bigger hole next year.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Now, Loogootee has enacted another special events policy that mirrors several measures in the one that the court struck down.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Life-saving measures were initiated, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
In neighboring Serbia, some western municipalities introduced emergency measures due to bad weather.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
New government data posted Monday — for flu activity through the week of Christmas — showed that by some measures this season is already surpassing the flu epidemic of last winter, one of the harshest in recent history.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The lot size of the unit measures 7,800 square feet.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The Turismo measures 19 feet bumper to bumper, the Terreno measures 22 feet, and the Strada measures 24 feet.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
As an example, in the study the authors showcase a common AI benchmark called Grade School Math 8K (GSM8K), which measures performance on a set of basic math questions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
To detect them, Morton's team used spectroscopy, a technique that measures how hot gas moves toward or away from Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The center-right foundation compiles the index, which measures the tax climate for businesses and consumers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
Noun
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The problem is that the objective optimized by the algorithm is good for the people who control the means of prediction…but not good for the rest of society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stars like Castela earn exorbitant amounts playing agricultural trade shows and rodeos all over the country.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Former Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead said the cash-only bond amounts appear consistent with the severity of the charges and the court’s findings.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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That night at Alani’s, though, Maia clocks out of professional mode to slip back into the rhythms of best friendship.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In terms of sheer ability, Brown has no trouble navigating these bustling beats, which are packed with rhythms, drops, switches, and sound effects.—
Stephen Kearse,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Even this rough civilian-military split represents just the institutional dimensions of power in Venezuela.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Counter Culture starts you off with a quick quiz that gauges your preferences.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flood forecasts Along the coast, moderate to major flooding is forecast at nearly three dozen tide gauges from North Carolina to Long Island over the weekend, including the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The demo will also look at emergency procedures, including those involving the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), which controls power from the solar array and battery packs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Aside from the now-pedestrian ability to count steps, the watches purportedly can spot possible atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) and sleep apnea.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Measures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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