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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
Miroslav Aradski, associate vice president of BCA Research's global investment strategy team, said different methods of measuring drawdowns can yield very different conclusions.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Hyperia then automatically slews to the target and performs an operation called astrometry – measuring the precise positions of stars to double-check its accuracy.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
The next phase in our work involves validating the framework with extensive testing, measuring how metacognitive monitoring improves performance across diverse tasks, and extending the framework to start reasoning about reasoning, or metareasoning.
—Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
At the center of the spread is an 18th-century manor house measuring just over 8,600 square feet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The brand is also the top-selling liquid tea compared with any shelf-stable brands, too, when measuring based on dollars spent, not volume like bottle or cans purchased.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Using this as a measuring stick, On3 determined that Texas hasn't had as good of an offseason as Indiana, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Louisville, LSU, Virginia Tech and Houston.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
President Barack Obama replaced the test in 2012 with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, which promoted living a physically active and healthy lifestyle rather than measuring athletic performance.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Jan. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Hyperia then automatically slews to the target and performs an operation called astrometry – measuring the precise positions of stars to double-check its accuracy.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
The next phase in our work involves validating the framework with extensive testing, measuring how metacognitive monitoring improves performance across diverse tasks, and extending the framework to start reasoning about reasoning, or metareasoning.
—Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
At the center of the spread is an 18th-century manor house measuring just over 8,600 square feet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The brand is also the top-selling liquid tea compared with any shelf-stable brands, too, when measuring based on dollars spent, not volume like bottle or cans purchased.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Using this as a measuring stick, On3 determined that Texas hasn't had as good of an offseason as Indiana, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Louisville, LSU, Virginia Tech and Houston.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
President Barack Obama replaced the test in 2012 with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, which promoted living a physically active and healthy lifestyle rather than measuring athletic performance.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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With the internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Or are the Packers and LaFleur actually gauging the market for a potential head coach trade while leaving the door open to re-upping if nothing better materializes for both sides?—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Your husband appears to be more than a little controlling by attempting to tell you how to spend your free time.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Investors in this study include everything from giant companies controlling thousands of houses to folks with a small collection of rentals to short-term rental operators to people with a second home.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to the Times, the Met is weighing the sale after delays finalizing a deal with Saudi Arabia that would see the opera company perform in the Gulf nation three weeks each winter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court is also weighing whether his tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is even constitutional.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The website says that some states have laws that prohibit driving with snow on your car, or have laws regulating it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The result is a denim that retains the sustainability benefits and high moisture regulating properties of Tencel but with a more authentic cotton-like appearance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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In May 2004, police recovered three suitcases containing various body parts of a White male, per The Star-Ledger.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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On Sunday, a bag containing the items was found at the school.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the government decided to collect an extra $14,600 from households, that would simply pay the interest expense on the debt, and hence slow its upward trajectory by curbing one of the largest contributors to the deficits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Still, banking insiders told CNBC that adhering to a 10% interest rate cap would result in issuers curbing access for consumers with poor credit.—
Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Recycling nationwide is responsible for more than 680,000 jobs, conserving resources, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change by keeping more than 190 million metric tons of carbon dioxide out of the air, according to the EPA.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Another arguably unnecessary but amazing addition are down pants, like the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown ($290), which have been a game changer for keeping me warm at camp and while sleeping.—
Kaelyn Lynch,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Deputies Christian Anderson, Zachary Dalton, Christopher Bearss, Kristin Harris and Miguel Espinoza were involved in restraining Camacho.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last week, videos ricocheted across social media showing federal immigration agents restraining a man inside a Walmart in Minnesota and detaining individuals at the entrance of a Target.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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