Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metered
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Although no Florida study has yet measured the extent of competition between caimans, alligators and crocodiles, researchers say the possibility warrants closer monitoring.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
To be absolutely clear, nobody, except maybe Melanie, is behaving honorably here, but a good Love Island story line isn’t measured in admirable behavior; it is measured in juice — and Melanie, Corbin, Kenzie, and Caleb have it.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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For decades, medical wisdom was dispensed exclusively within exam rooms and clinics.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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His wife of 50 years, Paula Bruner, administered the oath.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The Russian Orthodox Church administered the site via its Ukrainian branch for centuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Awards for short-term training will likely be prorated for the program's length.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Organizers divided the cemetery into 29 sectors, and volunteers checked every single headstone that was still intact.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Buc-ee’s candy that has been credited with fueling the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught has been distributed in sparing doses in Georgia’s dugout at the College World Series.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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But don’t bet on much of it being allotted for swifter vote counting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Teams are allotted two practices totaling 3½ hours on the field per day, and their second practice of the week is required to be a walkthrough only.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The judge recommended specific amounts for two of the firm’s partners to pay — up to $58,000 by Andrew Bramhall and Brian Cannon — and said the shares apportioned to the other two partners, Margaret Shyr and Victoria Maroulis, would be determined later.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The tickets will be apportioned via a ballot and will only be available to New York City residents, following on from Mamdani’s campaign demand during his mayoral run for locals to be given greater access by FIFA to this summer’s tournament.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Metered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metered. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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