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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
By measuring the elevation angles of the auroras in the images and tracing them along Earth's magnetic field lines, the team reconstructed how high the glowing structures extended into the atmosphere.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 May 2026
Putting a full climate price tag on rice production is harder than measuring one greenhouse gas at a time.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Officials are focusing on protecting the environment, as crews have teams measuring the extent of the flows and working with collaborating agencies, Katon said.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
By measuring sweat gland activity, the broadcaster hopes to demonstrate the unique pull of high-octane sports and optimize its presentation for maximum engagement in a world of distraction.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
The Marianne is an ideal style for summer thanks to its low shaft measuring seven inches, compared to 11-inch midi styles and 17-inch tall styles.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Much of his work over the years has involved measuring, and then warning about, the rate of AI progress and its many attendant risks.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
Climate impact of rice production Putting a full climate price tag on rice production is harder than measuring one greenhouse gas at a time.
—Hanqin Tian, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
The work at Christie’s is considerably larger than Number 17, measuring nearly 11 feet long compared to Number 17’s square dimension, just under 5 feet.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 May 2026
Putting a full climate price tag on rice production is harder than measuring one greenhouse gas at a time.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Officials are focusing on protecting the environment, as crews have teams measuring the extent of the flows and working with collaborating agencies, Katon said.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
By measuring sweat gland activity, the broadcaster hopes to demonstrate the unique pull of high-octane sports and optimize its presentation for maximum engagement in a world of distraction.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
The Marianne is an ideal style for summer thanks to its low shaft measuring seven inches, compared to 11-inch midi styles and 17-inch tall styles.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Much of his work over the years has involved measuring, and then warning about, the rate of AI progress and its many attendant risks.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
Climate impact of rice production Putting a full climate price tag on rice production is harder than measuring one greenhouse gas at a time.
—Hanqin Tian, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
The work at Christie’s is considerably larger than Number 17, measuring nearly 11 feet long compared to Number 17’s square dimension, just under 5 feet.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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Fangio said the Eagles looked at Woolen midseason last year while gauging the Seahawks’ interest in trading him.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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And there’s a chance the Giants vote against Sacramento as an expansion site because the Giants want to continue controlling the market.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Showing Claude and Danny weighing the pros and cons of parenthood while Ginny struggles to cope with single motherhood is a fun contrast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Anniston Gage Jensen was born on March 4, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Genes regulating stem cell populations, redox balance and cell-to-cell communication were also expanded or distinctly modified.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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What role should the state play, if at all, in regulating AI to protect Bay Area workers and/or consumers?—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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To give your skin an extra hydration boost, layer on a gentle serum containing Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid first.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The firefighting foam containing PFAS was effective against fuel fires.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The need for fresh, outside funding will dilute the investors buying at the debut, and raise interest costs, curbing profitability.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The governor also signed two bills Wednesday aimed at curbing potentially harmful interactions between people and wildlife.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Trump’s interest in antitrust enforcement predictably has little to do with restraining corporate power and is largely consumed with leveraging regulatory threats to compel firms to support his political agenda.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Two men were sentenced to years in prison after pleading guilty to felony second-degree kidnapping for luring a man to the Eagle Foothills on an offer of a photography shoot, but then tasing, restraining and beating him last fall.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2026
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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