METERS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

meters 1 of 2

noun

plural of meter

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of meter

as in measures

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Recent Examples of meters

Noun

Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet). — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 The Israeli settlement of Neve Daniel sits south of Jerusalem, atop one of the highest ridges in the West Bank, nearly 1,000 meters above sea level. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 An asteroid about 3 meters (10 feet) wide should be captured every 10 to 20 years. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The first section, connecting the base to a new mid-station at about 670 meters, is scheduled to open in December, with the upper section following in 2027. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Groups of young people were seen dancing with music pounding through the crowd as meters away tear gas billowed into the air. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Barnes’ margin has retreated 200 to 800 meters since 1960, exposing mosses killed from about 1000 CE onward. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026 To test the concept, the researchers released a prototype from an altitude of 150 meters (492 ft). — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meters

Noun

Obialo silences certain layers while modulating others, nestling rhythms like honeycombs.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Shorter days alter light exposure, which affects circadian rhythms, the internal biological processes that regulate sleep, alertness and mood.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhythms

Verb

The approach, called magnetomicrometry, measures changes in the distance between magnetic beads implanted in muscles.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Their systolic and diastolic blood pressure (which measures pressure when the heart relaxes) both decreased.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of measures

Noun

His other weapon was his voice, at once coldly precise and dangerously soft; never before had Malkovich’s distinctly odd cadences sounded so menacing.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Louella played the role of moral mother, her column written in the soothing cadences of propriety—rarely venomous on the surface, yet devastating in its implications.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of cadences

Noun

The unique production design doesn’t let familiar beats get too dull.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
The menu also features Jamaican spirits, including the signature drink Ja'Rum Punch, and customers are also treated to Jamaican and Caribbean beats in the bar area.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of beats

Verb

Through a partnership with Amazon Web Services , Cerebras is developing an approach called inference disaggregation, which splits the work between two types of chips.

— Paul Meeks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
The layout splits between a restaurant and a cocktail bar, with a listening lounge tucked into the back corner, whose walls come alive with flickering anime cartoons.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of splits

Verb

But what happens when a chatbot dispenses advice on more sensitive topics typically reserved for experts, such as human health?

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
As for application, the product dispenses from a cooling metal tip—yet another benefit for depuffing—and just a few dots do the trick.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispenses

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The tragedy deals a fresh blow to Sánchez’ left-wing government, which has already faced corruption scandals, protests over housing affordability and the Ceuta mass migrant crossing earlier this year.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Consider these fall travel deals your excuse to start daydreaming about your next getaway.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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