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as in gauging
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 controlling
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 measuring
These cubes are designed to reduce the time needed for chopping and measuring.
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Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The National Bureau of Economic Research, a research organization seen as an authority on measuring economic performance, later said that the recession officially began in December 2007.
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Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
As traditional search models give way to advanced AI and agentic commerce, measuring the strength of a brand is being re-engineered.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Samba is considered one of the leaders in measuring streaming views and operates in linear TV, reseach and insights.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
In one Zooniverse project related to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, volunteers will visually inspect and annotate 2D slitless spectroscopic images from the telescope to observe the redshift of millions of galaxies — the main method used for measuring the expansion of the universe.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
By measuring how these atomic properties shift in response to extremely subtle changes in gravity, motion or magnetic fields, the sensors can detect flaws that traditional instruments miss.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
What might have been an issue is his measuring 5-11 3/4 in socks at the combine, just barely clawing his way to a 6-0 listing on his trading card.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The National Bureau of Economic Research, a research organization seen as an authority on measuring economic performance, later said that the recession officially began in December 2007.
—
Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
As traditional search models give way to advanced AI and agentic commerce, measuring the strength of a brand is being re-engineered.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Samba is considered one of the leaders in measuring streaming views and operates in linear TV, reseach and insights.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
In one Zooniverse project related to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, volunteers will visually inspect and annotate 2D slitless spectroscopic images from the telescope to observe the redshift of millions of galaxies — the main method used for measuring the expansion of the universe.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
By measuring how these atomic properties shift in response to extremely subtle changes in gravity, motion or magnetic fields, the sensors can detect flaws that traditional instruments miss.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
What might have been an issue is his measuring 5-11 3/4 in socks at the combine, just barely clawing his way to a 6-0 listing on his trading card.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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That was David in Sandy Springs’ response to last week’s poll gauging your thoughts about the vanishingly slim possibility of the Braves targeting Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a midseason trade.
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But after gauging the reluctance among the council to support Lee’s plan, Falk is back to pushing in the opposite direction.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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No other sports empire on our list owns controlling stakes in teams as diverse — NFL, NBA, NHL, Premiere League soccer — or as widely spread out geographically — Los Angeles, Denver, London — as KSE.
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For couples weighing whether to book one, the research and the market are pointing in the same direction.
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For families weighing a short certificate as a fast path to a paycheck, the field matters enormously.
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District 4 Commissoner Chakira Johnson also called for more transparency in the defining and regulating process.
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Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States.
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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
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As the head of a far-right party, Meloni backs curbing migration and promoting traditional values.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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With Sanders in front, still restraining the alligator with the catch pole, Pelosi came up behind it and tossed a rag over its eyes, the video showed.
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The system generated $189 million in revenue last year and over $2 billion total since the sale, according to a recent audit, all while severely restraining the city’s ability to make major road changes that remove parking spots and as parking costs rise.
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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