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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
Under the agreement, within a week, the Park Service will hang three flags on the Stonewall monument flagpole — each measuring three feet by five feet.
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Neither seemed to pull ahead in this measuring opportunity, and Sumrall doesn’t want the lights to get too bright for them.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Over seven days, ARGOS reduced total water usage by 58% and was only about 4% off in its soil measuring predictions, Paul said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Its behind-the-scenes work includes calibrating and measuring test equipment for spacecraft, including those being used in the Artemis program.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The work required felling primeval trees measuring six feet in diameter and digging a deep trench through the marsh to accommodate boat traffic.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
By carefully measuring the energy and momentum of muons produced in about 100 million collisions thought to have created W bosons, the physicists arrived at their new mass estimate.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Because that is the only way of measuring their ability or their performance.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In 1933, the United States Navy built it as the West Coast base for the USS Macon, a massive dirigible measuring 785 ft (239 m) in length.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Neither seemed to pull ahead in this measuring opportunity, and Sumrall doesn’t want the lights to get too bright for them.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Over seven days, ARGOS reduced total water usage by 58% and was only about 4% off in its soil measuring predictions, Paul said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Its behind-the-scenes work includes calibrating and measuring test equipment for spacecraft, including those being used in the Artemis program.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The work required felling primeval trees measuring six feet in diameter and digging a deep trench through the marsh to accommodate boat traffic.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
By carefully measuring the energy and momentum of muons produced in about 100 million collisions thought to have created W bosons, the physicists arrived at their new mass estimate.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Because that is the only way of measuring their ability or their performance.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In 1933, the United States Navy built it as the West Coast base for the USS Macon, a massive dirigible measuring 785 ft (239 m) in length.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cincy is gauging Neymar’s interest and requirements, while also having internal conversations about whether pushing to sign the global superstar makes sense, sources add.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ainsley Zibrida netted a hat trick and dished four assists, while Reese Jefferson scored four goals and dished an assist while controlling two draws as Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) defeated Greater New Bedford 16-1 in the South Coast Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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By controlling growth in this manner, the researchers produced high-quality nickel oxide films with specific electronic properties, as reported by CGTN.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The decision to cut back on fertilizer is weighing most on farmers in the South, where only 19% bought fertilizer ahead of time, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation report.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Five other candidates running or weighing campaigns as less progressive counterparts to Mayor Brandon Johnson raised more than $100,000, evidence that February 2027’s election will likely again feature a crowded field.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Trigger-point injections reverse the hyper-irritability of nerves by inhibiting the influx of neurochemicals and re-regulating the function of various nerves.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Why a Balanced Diet Matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking a hormone in the body that helps with weight loss by reducing appetite and regulating blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the time of the incident, the victim was carrying a bag containing the three gold chains and multiple diamond watches valued at a total of $85,000.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Several countries around the world, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, have introduced various restrictions aimed at curbing children’s use of social media.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
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The rebuke came after Akazawa said during a Sunday TV appearance that correcting the weak yen through monetary policy was among the options for curbing rising import prices.—
Yoshiaki Nohara,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
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Just two months ago, multi-generation cattle rancher Joe Fischer spoke about the pressures of keeping his operation running.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And that light from across the street that shines right into your bedroom window at night, keeping you from falling asleep?—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The security team and members of the church assisted the guard in restraining Mbwavi.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the rush by corporations to monetize AI investment by increasing efficiency and reducing workforce costs, restraining a surge of AI takeovers is a concern.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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