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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
Similarly, five- and six-year-old boys received more hands-on experiences with measurement, such as using rulers or measuring ingredients.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Thousands of pieces of space debris are in orbit, but the number grows to the millions when counting smaller fragments measuring less than 10 centimeters, Parker said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,000 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Researchers analyzed a cohort of 402 adults (ages 25-36) from Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, measuring body composition, muscle strength, calcium metabolism, bone turnover, hormones, and lifestyle factors.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
However, one catch is that the diamond crystals used for these sensors are usually minute, measuring only a few millimeters wide.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2025
Perfect for splitting sourdough starter, measuring coffee beans for a pour-over, or keeping track of macros, a kitchen scale will find its way into your hands each and every day.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
And when measuring the size, consider the handles as well.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Hippos are the world's second-largest land mammals after elephants, measuring about 11 feet long and about 5 feet tall, according to International Fund for Animal Welfare.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Thousands of pieces of space debris are in orbit, but the number grows to the millions when counting smaller fragments measuring less than 10 centimeters, Parker said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,000 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Researchers analyzed a cohort of 402 adults (ages 25-36) from Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, measuring body composition, muscle strength, calcium metabolism, bone turnover, hormones, and lifestyle factors.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
However, one catch is that the diamond crystals used for these sensors are usually minute, measuring only a few millimeters wide.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2025
Perfect for splitting sourdough starter, measuring coffee beans for a pour-over, or keeping track of macros, a kitchen scale will find its way into your hands each and every day.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
And when measuring the size, consider the handles as well.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Hippos are the world's second-largest land mammals after elephants, measuring about 11 feet long and about 5 feet tall, according to International Fund for Animal Welfare.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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Truly pocket sized and weighing just 165g, FiiO says this is the ideal travel companion thanks to 12 hours of battery life and a two-hour fast-charge mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Recreationally, Schnell drives vehicles weighing more than 12,000 pounds for stadiums packed with fans.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The drug may achieve these benefits by regulating cellular growth and metabolism.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, if your social media app of choice elicits feelings of insufficiency, and self-control resources are burned up by exerting will power to avoid consuming products, or regulating hard emotions, than that experience is important to notice.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The top-quality fabric provides excellent support, keeping everything in place while ensuring comfort.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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