metered

Definition of meterednext
past tense of meter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for metered
Verb
  • And what’s interesting, across tasks, across countries, there’s an extremely high correlation between the expertise that is provided by the human in measured in this way, and the sort of sophisticated actions that the model produces.
    Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In testing scenarios, the breed's bite has been measured at roughly 500-800 PSI (pounds per square inch), which is among the strongest recorded in the canine world.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • During one recent stop at the ArtPrize event, Zelenak said more than 3,000 acts of kindness were dispensed before the machine ran out.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Fort Worth’s workers’ compensation program is administered by Sedgwick, which manages claims and approves medical care.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Other deputies administered Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray or injection that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, on the sick deputy.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Additionally, term lengths vary (some mattresses have lifetime warranties, while others have 10- or 20-year warranties), and some coverages may be prorated over time (the manufacturer may only cover a portion of the repair or replacement cost).
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, their estate will be divided amongst my siblings and the portion that would be mine will go to a charity of my parent’s choice.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • We’re divided over politics, over the climate, over the Beckhams.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Swalwell’s campaign spokesperson, Micah Beasley, went farther in a statement distributed to reporters earlier Tuesday.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • That money is distributed by the MLB Players Association.
    PJ Green April 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Each astronaut has two nonwater beverages allotted to them per day, according to NASA.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For the past decade, the Rock Hall has allotted one spot on the shortlist for a capital-H hip-hop artist.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While no one is necessarily in the wrong here, a conflict of interest between fans and the club is a troubling symptom of an unhealthy organisation, and there is blame to be apportioned to the decision-makers whose mistakes have led Spurs to this juncture.
    Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Packed with plenty of tech, the standard Honda 9-inch infotainment system is utilized in our Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring and was easy to use as the color display was simple and nicely apportioned for all age ranges.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Metered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metered. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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