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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meters
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
This should result in continuous thrust, resulting in a potential velocity of hundreds of meters per second in around 1 hour.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The mining area, partly filled with murky, yellowish water, covers at least 1,000 square meters (1,200 square yards) on his farm.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Cherono represented Kenya in the 5000 meters at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
In some regions, that means the actual sea level could be several meters higher, meaning millions more people are at risk of inundation than previously thought.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Though the shower takes place from April 15 until May 27, meteor activity will peak early in the morning of May 5 and can produce up to 60 meters per hour.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
To transfer the 322-foot-tall (98 meters) SLS Block 1 from the VAB to its launch pad, NASA uses the huge Crawler-Transporter 2 vehicle to traverse the distance with the rocket standing on its mobile launch platform (MLP).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Israeli military called on civilians to move at least 1,000 meters (1,100 yards) away from villages to open areas.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
The speed of a shot pull plays a role as well, so many espresso scales come with flow meters that indicate how fast the shot is being pulled through the grounds.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
This should result in continuous thrust, resulting in a potential velocity of hundreds of meters per second in around 1 hour.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The mining area, partly filled with murky, yellowish water, covers at least 1,000 square meters (1,200 square yards) on his farm.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Cherono represented Kenya in the 5000 meters at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
In some regions, that means the actual sea level could be several meters higher, meaning millions more people are at risk of inundation than previously thought.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Though the shower takes place from April 15 until May 27, meteor activity will peak early in the morning of May 5 and can produce up to 60 meters per hour.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
To transfer the 322-foot-tall (98 meters) SLS Block 1 from the VAB to its launch pad, NASA uses the huge Crawler-Transporter 2 vehicle to traverse the distance with the rocket standing on its mobile launch platform (MLP).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Israeli military called on civilians to move at least 1,000 meters (1,100 yards) away from villages to open areas.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meters
Noun
-
If a public request tugs at private feelings, pause to check your boundaries, then accept only what supports family rhythms and true priorities.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Ephemerals growing on the forest floor have adapted to the rhythms of the deciduous hardwood trees towering above them.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The Collegiate Consulting study focuses largely on branding and visibility through a metric known as advertising value equivalency (AVE), which measures how much advertising would cost with equivalent exposure.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Standing out in the six-bedroom, 10-bathroom spread, which measures 20 feet wide and 8,000 square feet across six levels, is a living room with two seating areas, a linear fireplace, and a bay window.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Anybody who has seen an earlier Conrad show will recognize his particular cadences and oddball choices.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Riles teaches his students not only the modern cadences of the marching drumline but also the ancient art of playing the djembe, a traditional West African drum.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
On those earlier projects, María reflected on her mental health journey over simple, muted beats and delicate chords.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Once Shaynak was cast, Sachs called him up to talk story beats.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Traditional photon-pair sources rely on nonlinear crystals, where a powerful laser photon splits into two lower-energy photons.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Apocryphal reports surfaced online this week that the Oscar winner was killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel, where the filmmaker splits his time with LA.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
First seen at a night-club table of menacing lowlifes, Ida, whose mother tongue is Brooklynese, suddenly switches to a heavy British accent and dispenses a torrent of highly literary sarcasms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Of course, the real issue isn’t advice itself, but rather the wisdom of whomever dispenses it—and finding them in the first place is harder to admitting someone else’s opinion just may be savvier than your own.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Trade deals risk unraveling after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meters. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
