Definition of meternext
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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Noun
The goal is to start these studies with about 35 cubic feet (one cubic meter) of lunar regolith, which is maybe the equivalent size of a fridge. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Hunt addressed the ad after finishing in fourth place in the 200-meters at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way. Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026 Currently on Kickstarter, the LMW-V1 is the result of co-designer Rich Soler’s frustration with learning how to convert manual metering into aperture and shutter speed settings while trying to balance work, family and friend commitments. Shirl Leigh may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meter
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Noun
  • There is a balance between Jefferson’s playground style and the requirements of a detailed offense built on rhythm and timing.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lavender Heights had resumed its rhythm Sunday after a member of the LGBTQ community reported suffering a verbal and physical attack the previous weekend in the neighborhood.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At its core, AIV is a 0 to 100 index that measures how a brand is presented in the answers AI assistants give consumers.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Under the old cadence, these numbers wouldn’t come out until October.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But as the parameters of a show are changing and the cadence becomes less stringent, brands who once stayed shy of the show are now dabbling in the format.
    Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Howrey’s own politics are here — feminist, environmentalist, activist — but believably portioned out to her characters.
    Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Desserts such as the Jamaican rum cake with coconut ice cream are portioned for sharing.
    John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Prescribing, dispensing and enabling the sale of retatrutide — which is still in clinical trials — violate those standards.
    Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The clip opens onto what looks to be the tribute parade in a stadium filled with purple and yellow smoke dispensed by drone-like airships.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The claims would deal yet another blow to the King, who is still battling cancer.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • He was dealt to Utah prior to the start of the 2022-23 season.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Vimeo is launching its second annual Short Film Grant Program, doubling last year’s prize pool to $300,000 to be split among five emerging filmmakers.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Upon hitting South America, the Kelvin wave splits into two, one heading north, toward California, and the other heading south.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Texas hands out billions in tax abatements and incentives to mega-corporations that often fail to deliver lasting benefits to local communities.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Some T-shirts and hats were handed out, but players only briefly put them on before adding them to the piles some of them have at home.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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