as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the poem's heavy meter is meant to reinforce the atmosphere of gloom
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Recent Examples of meter
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Just 110 square meters of mesh could supply enough water to irrigate a city’s green spaces for a year.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
While many of the streetside parking spaces are metered, Uptown Sedona still offers abundant free parking.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Trailing entering the final leg, Bolt takes the handoff and finishes the final 100 meters in an unofficial time of 8.79 seconds.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Just 110 square meters of mesh could supply enough water to irrigate a city’s green spaces for a year.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
The driver flagged down that officer just past the metering lights of the I-80 onramp.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
While many of the streetside parking spaces are metered, Uptown Sedona still offers abundant free parking.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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Counsell insisted Pressly just needed to get on the mound and would eventually find his rhythm.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas City Royals are starting to find some rhythm.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But perhaps Grindle’s most lasting contribution won’t be measured in towers raised or contracts won.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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From tracking heart rate and sleep patterns to measuring blood oxygen levels, smartwatches are helping people stay more in tune with their health than ever before.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Speak Differently Academic research and scholarship can seem disconnected from the daily cadence of life for most people.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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All the while, Thibodeau had prepared for a different challenge: an unrelenting road schedule at a grueling cadence.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How to easily portion ground beef Tubed meat and ground beef are great in larger portions for portioning out and freezing.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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For clean cuts when portioning, dip the knife or bench scaper in flour before slicing.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Francis also contradicted himself and split some very specific hairs regarding LGBTQ+ rights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after their divorce, Hurley announced her engagement to the Australian cricketer Shane Warne, and the couple split in 2013.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some parents aren't comfortable with the practice, while others don't hesitate to dispense kisses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli is 79 and will still be 79 when the Grammys are dispensed early next year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bar Director Martino Franchi has built something ambitious here: a 21-strong cocktail list divided into three sections—Roots (for classics), Alchemy (for reimaginings), and Essence (for non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t an afterthought).—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On May 10, Valparaiso University will divide its commencement into two events, with the College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences ceremony starting at 9 a.m. and the ceremony for the College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Health Professions starting at 11 a.m.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The conquest of Taiwan would also deal a huge blow to Chinese soft power.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Edwin is the complete opposite of any of that and really not dealing very well with the wilderness aspect of everything well.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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