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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measure
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
The lot size of the property measures an impressive 5,500 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Team president Mark Donovan has told The Star that pursuing that option would include placing a Chiefs-only measure on the Jackson County ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
The lot size of the property measures an impressive 5,500 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Verb
The vehicle’s internal temperature was measured at over 130 degrees.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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This will introduce more air into your compost and reduce the amount of turning.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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When the device launched in 2023, Google extended the amount of Android updates and security patches its Pixel phones would get to seven years.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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So far, since returning from Washington to her native state, Harris, 60, has displayed none of the above criteria that California needs in its next governor.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Renters must meet a variety of sustainability criteria including solar panels, water flow reduction, renewable energy and recycling programs.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Neither team found its rhythm until the starting pitchers departed.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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That’s where the experts, and the annual rhythm of major regional tastings, come in.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Mammuthus skeleton was mighty, too: nearly fourteen feet tall, flamboyantly curved tusks, femurs the size of hockey sticks.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Sounding relaxed and confident, Arnault kicked off a 30-minute conversation with high praise for Chiuri, whose engaging narratives, graceful designs and merchandising prowess quadrupled the size of Dior, according to HSBC estimates.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Investors and economic policymakers pore over surveys like these, which can help gauge economic conditions sooner than official government data can.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The price-to-earnings ratio is a standard way to gauge whether a stock is undervalued, fairly valued, or overvalued when compared to historical performance, industry peers, growth rate, or the broader market.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The team worked quickly to regulate his blood glucose, rehydrate him, and start him on antibiotics—just in time.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Using the large-scale health research database UK Biobank, the researchers examined data from individuals with rare variants in the genes regulating SCFA-binding receptors and compared their cardiovascular medical history to that of control individuals.—
Paul McClure
June 01,
New Atlas,
1 June 2025
Noun
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While San Diego police banned the carotid restraint, the lawsuit alleges the department did not take steps to address the risks of holding people facedown.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Trump's administration took steps to remove protections for thousands of Afghan refugees earlier this month, asking them to self-deport and officially terminating their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) amid an ongoing immigration crackdown.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Loveland, Grand Junction, and Aspen are among the top destinations for outdoor galleries, housing original artwork in museum-like quantities amid the fresh air.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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