measuring (out)

present participle of measure (out)

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Verb
  • One of those issues is the concept of exclusivity, where Microsoft began handing out former Xbox exclusives, even some from its biggest IPs, over to PlayStation.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Right now there is nothing stopping them from doling out tax cuts and spending promises while also driving up interest rates.
    Martha Gimbel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • Recent reports indicate that Congress members may also favor their alma maters when doling out earmarks.
    Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
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“Measuring (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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