as in rhythms
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 meters
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The series was filmed on a multiset spanning more than 7,200 square meters and used 360-degree cameras to capture the dome feel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The Colli Berici, located in the southern part of Vicenza province, are a hilly formation reaching a maximum of 400 meters above sea level, where, among other things, a grape with many names is grown.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
On Day 8, Vengrinovich noticed a helicopter circling along the peak of the mountain about 4,000 meters up.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Weighing under 250 grams and measuring 60 millimeters across, the cylindrical Airy consumes less than 8 watts, while supporting up to 192 channels that reach as far as 60 meters.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
But Simbu found a middle-distance-like final kick in the final meters to edge Petros and instead deliver his country’s first world gold of any kind.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, doing light exercise while getting two liters per minute of oxygen bumps the effective altitude back up to 6,442 meters.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
It will be held in two venues 150 meters away from each other near São Paulo’s main Paulista Avenue, the landmark Renaissance Hotel and multiplex Cine Marquise.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Any object larger than 492 feet (150 meters) within this distance, is deemed a potentially hazardous object.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The series was filmed on a multiset spanning more than 7,200 square meters and used 360-degree cameras to capture the dome feel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The Colli Berici, located in the southern part of Vicenza province, are a hilly formation reaching a maximum of 400 meters above sea level, where, among other things, a grape with many names is grown.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
On Day 8, Vengrinovich noticed a helicopter circling along the peak of the mountain about 4,000 meters up.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Weighing under 250 grams and measuring 60 millimeters across, the cylindrical Airy consumes less than 8 watts, while supporting up to 192 channels that reach as far as 60 meters.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
But Simbu found a middle-distance-like final kick in the final meters to edge Petros and instead deliver his country’s first world gold of any kind.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, doing light exercise while getting two liters per minute of oxygen bumps the effective altitude back up to 6,442 meters.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
It will be held in two venues 150 meters away from each other near São Paulo’s main Paulista Avenue, the landmark Renaissance Hotel and multiplex Cine Marquise.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meters
Noun
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Magnesium is needed to transport potassium and calcium across cell membranes and maintain normal heart rhythms.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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The models predicted no significant difference in conditions not directly linked to circadian rhythms, like arthritis.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Graduation – This measures the percentage of students who graduated within four and five years of entering high school.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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This measures the percentage of students who graduated within four and five years of entering high school.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Quarterbacks, especially, have to add layers of unique details to their notes, such as tags for different types of motion, cadences and more.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Traditional marketing mix modeling has typically been slow to field and refresh—often taking weeks to months to build and then updating on quarterly or biannual cadences, which means insights can arrive long after campaigns have ended.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Latin rhythms blend with Caribbean, American, and European beats.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Music supervisor Matt Biffa relishes more than a few needle drops catered to scandalous character beats that only enrich this viewing experience.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rather than pre-generated character or full generation, the set splits the difference with four class boards featuring the classics of Fighter, Cleric, Rogue and Wizards.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nuclear fission occurs when a neutron strikes a nucleus and then splits it.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But here, your character dispenses all that great wisdom about how to succeed in Vegas, but the character has evolved into also being a dangerous man who orders broken bones and killings of those who cross him.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling floral-gourmand Detour has arrived in a magnetic, refillable bullet, which dispenses a soft balm with notes of vanilla, plum, and amber.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Following the success of its popular $2 Personal Pan Pizza deals on Tuesdays, Pizza Hut has cooked up another weekly promotion customers can take advantage of.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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While at home in Cincinnati, her zoo crew happily deals daily with her fandom.—
Terry DeMio,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The jet stream divides the country in two, bringing wetter weather to the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 45-year-old Shears now divides his time between London and New Orleans, is a founding member of the pop and glam rock band Scissor Sisters.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Meters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meters. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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