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
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
From Calabasas, two seniors, Marley Scoggins and Olivia Kirk, are CIF Division 3 contenders in the 100, 200 and 400 meters.
—Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Former President Joe Biden formally rescinded the use of metering in 2021.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Over the course of combat, players will see their gun meter fill up, and when there’s enough firepower, REACH can fire at an enemy for an instant kill.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
From Calabasas, two seniors, Marley Scoggins and Olivia Kirk, are CIF Division 3 contenders in the 100, 200 and 400 meters.
—Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Each unit is metered for gas and electricity and has its own hot water heater.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Former President Joe Biden formally rescinded the use of metering in 2021.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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The work uses his signature movement language, which creates percussive rhythms through the use of the body, reflecting his experience of chemotherapy and recovery.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Heart rhythm disorders are on the rise as cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in America.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Orient Express Corinthian, set to become the world’s largest sailing cruise ship, measures 721 feet in length and has a 25,200-gross-ton displacement.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The tubes, which can measure about 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, are extremely strong, excellent conveyors of heat, and can conduct electricity better than copper.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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But somewhere in those final miles his cadence started dropping and his stride became less fluent, and Nathan Martin was out there cooking quietly.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, Bob McCarthy portioned out the dinners into takeout containers.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop?—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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With most of the master’s level degrees, any pretense of value beyond rendering the prospective students more salable in the workforce is often dispensed with entirely.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No serious injuries were reported, but the extent of the fire shook residents of the north, who have repeatedly been told by their leaders that Hezbollah was dealt a devastating blow in 2024 during its last war with Israel.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Just three days later, his time in Green Bay would officially come to and end, as the Packers dealt him to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 85th Academy Awards in 2013 is the last time two nominees split a category.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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After Aaron Gordon split a pair of free throws, Jones and Cam Johnson successfully executed the foul-up-three strategy on consecutive Laker possessions, only for the free throw to go awry.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Industry Awards The awards handed out across Malaga’s Mafiz industry zone reinforced the broader picture.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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When the first awards were handed out on May 16, 1929, movies had just begun to talk.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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