meter 1 of 2

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
To do this successfully, observatories often have to be placed at high elevations, away from light pollution, which is why the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Cerro Pachón in Chile sits at 5,200 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 24 June 2025 These strikes can reliably hit targets within 10 meters of a bull’s eye. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Verb
Over a half century ago, nuclear advocates promoted a future in which nuclear energy would be too cheap to meter. Ted Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2016 Most exciting is the sensation of each of the four wheels digging and grabbing, clawing to put down torque, all metered by fine scripting, virtually no power wasted. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meter
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Noun
  • In a moment where speed still dominates, Wales Bonner continues to build at her own rhythm.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 June 2025
  • The hump does influence how a bison runs, giving a distinctive loping or rolling rhythm to its stride.
    Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • To begin with, the atoms being used for error correction have to be moved to a location—the measurement zone—where they can be measured without disturbing anything else.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
  • By contrast, Ratcliffe had some tense interactions with Ashworth, whose personality is more measured.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • There's also a cadence sensor that straps around the pedal crank and a wire that connects the battery and motor.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 June 2025
  • Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Carroll writes with the same playful cadence and eccentric flair that defines her voice, which is undeniably that of a decades-long Elle columnist.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • But between shopping for ingredients, portioning them out, and finding space to store all the superfoods—from açaí to spirulina—making a smoothie from scratch every morning can feel like a lot.
    Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
  • After its time in bourbon casks, the whiskey was portioned into: French Muscat casks, which added floral and earthy notes—lavender, honey, even something savory.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Breaking Down The Pillars Microservices The core principle of microservices involves splitting a monolithic application into multiple independent services.
    Raju Dandigam, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • That allowed Igor Jesus to put Botafogo in front to stay shortly before the intermission, splitting a pair of PSG defenders to run on to Jefferson Savarino’s perfectly weighted through ball, then beating keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from the top of the box.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Gi-hun’s Kill Count Plenty of players are content to dispense with societal decorum and start fully murdering each other in the Games — but not Gi-hun.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
  • Now, Israel may be happy to dispense with its Patriots without acknowledgment.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • Annual passes, divided into four levels by benefits and the number of block-out dates, are selling for $153 and $345.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • The issue of getting more involved in the conflict has divided Trump's MAGA base, with some pointing to his campaign promise to keep America out of foreign wars.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Streaming: Xfinity deals for streaming services are a great value.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • Bourgault hasn’t come close to playing in the NHL and was dealt to Ottawa — along with Jake Chiasson — last summer for Roby Jarventie and a draft pick.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025

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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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