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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as in to measure
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Recent Examples of meter
Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
James McCrea, mechanical engineer for Dyson vacuums, advises covering half a meter or 20 inches per second.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Maria Devito, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Imagine pay-per-query access to a dataset for training an AI model, or metered API access to real-time supply chain data.
—Kirk McKeown, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System rocket moved out to the pad two weeks ago.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
James McCrea, mechanical engineer for Dyson vacuums, advises covering half a meter or 20 inches per second.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Columbus water doesn't meter New Albany's water use, so the utility can't measure how much the eastern suburb is using, Columbus water spokesperson George Zonders said in an email.
—Maria Devito, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Imagine pay-per-query access to a dataset for training an AI model, or metered API access to real-time supply chain data.
—Kirk McKeown, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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This equates to less time in pre-vacation logistics mode and more time gently falling into the natural rhythms of island life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The problem is that no instrument can directly measure magnetic fields in those layers.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Turquoise project, by contrast, is said to stand 239 feet high, as measured from the ground to the roof.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Video footage shows Bolt taking shorter strides than Wang but compensating with a much faster cadence, reports People’s Daily Online.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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To earn money, podcasters need to release content on a regular cadence.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Goldsmith noted saturated fat should still be portioned, even if not completely cut out.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Previously, this heat was dispensed into the atmosphere through evaporation cooling towers, but CERN's new plan is to put this waste heat to some use while improving the facilities environmental signature by way of what's called the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
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One out of two faucets were unable to dispense hot water at the bar’s ware washing sink.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And there was smoke to that fire, with ESPN reporting that if Giannis is not dealt, he might be held out the balance of the season to enhance the Bucks’ lottery position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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White Sox General Manager Chris Getz said Sandlin, a 24-year-old righty who split time last year in Triple-A and Double-A, will compete for a spot in the rotation at spring training.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Riverside County sheriff, a conservative Republican, leads recent California governor’s race polls as eight Democratic candidates split the left’s votes, a trend Matt Mahan’s entry could amplify.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Organizers handed out plastic whistles, which participants blew as music blared from a van.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Associate head coach Kimani Young put his hand out to calm his captain down, then went over to Andrew Hurley, who had the replay up on the tablet.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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