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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
These measurements can be expressed as lux (lumens of light per square meter), or foot-candles (lumens per square foot).
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 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 Roc, designated Stratolaunch Model 351, has a wingspan measuring 385 feet (117 meters) across.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
These measurements can be expressed as lux (lumens of light per square meter), or foot-candles (lumens per square foot).
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 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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Pass protection faltered, the run game stalled and Love couldn’t find a rhythm through the air as Green Bay welcomed Chicago back into the game and the Bears once again took advantage to end their archrival’s season in stunning fashion.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Over nearly two decades, Ray has forged a singular path across the boundaries of techno, ambient, and avant-garde sound, evolving from the delicate minimalism of his early releases to a distinctive blend of hypnotic textures and futuristic rhythms.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The property’s lot measures 4,640 square feet in area.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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For now, expectations remain measured.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dart, who started his career at USC before ending at Ole Miss, was never asked to learn a cadence to offset or interpret what the defense was doing.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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And rather than a cutthroat competition of cadences and choreography, this show is more about scholarship.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
14 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
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Souper Cubes can also be a fantastic tool, providing a convenient way to portion the chili for individual servings.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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The finishing kick was the kind of run these Thunder, when healthy, typically dispense earlier.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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There are potential safety issues surrounding those old fire trucks after two of them broke down this week, as both were not being able to dispense water on the same fire in Roseland.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Score deals up to 84 percent off bags from tried-and-true luggage brands, like Samsonite and Swissgear, plus rare discounts from Away, Beis, Calpak, and Monos.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland accused of assaulting top fashion designer Two years after his DUI arrest, Sutherland was dealt misdemeanor charges over an alleged altercation involving Proenza Schouler designer Jack McCollough.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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New award for best podcast For the first time, an award for best podcast was handed out.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Granted, fading into the fray may be the best-case scenario for a show that kept encouraging its audience to place bets on the next round of winners and handed out yet another new award to a former host.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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