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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
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The measures are set to come into effect just days after the U.S.′ Aug. 1 deadline.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
To measure the changes in kakapo parasites over centuries, the researchers in New Zealand relied on droppings.
—New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Noun
This wet-bulb measure combines air temperature and humidity to determine how effectively the body can sweat and cool off.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The measures are set to come into effect just days after the U.S.′ Aug. 1 deadline.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Verb
On Wednesday, staff laid toddlers on a desk to measure the circumference of their upper arms — the quickest way to determine malnutrition.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
To measure the changes in kakapo parasites over centuries, the researchers in New Zealand relied on droppings.
—New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The board approved the amount during the May 22 meeting.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Though details of how such a large increase in capacity could be achieved in just one month were not provided, work has been ongoing since the fall of 2024 to fix a key junction box that controls the amount of untreated river water able to enter the plant.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Germany’s Blue Card system, aligned with the EU framework, facilitates residency for highly qualified workers meeting salary thresholds and educational criteria.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Other stocks that matched the search criteria for potential outperformers include semiconductor companies Lam Research and Monolithic Power Systems , which have a track record of rising 1.3% and 2.5%, respectively, on the next trading day after earnings.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The song fuses the best of two worlds, including Reik’s unmistakable Latin pop ballad with R&B touches and the folk and urban rhythms that distinguish the Mexican-American singer-songwriter.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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Clearly, the league will want to get into a rhythm where all the deals start and end at basically the same time, so what comes out of what ESPN carried seems to favor a short-term deal.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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As for the rooms, there are four accessible cabins and suites that vary in size.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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With one community college working to find ways to show that more training and education meant lower crime rates in the area, and another finding metrics to gauge improvements in mental health and social connections.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The report said 89 of 100 cities improved on a separate category that gauges both aerobic and strength activity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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These entities have proliferated ever since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case, which effectively struck down longtime campaign finance regulations that sought to limit and regulate spending on political campaigns.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Help available for crashing out, including interventions such as therapy, as well as learning how to regulate emotions better and practicing self-care during times of significant stress.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
Noun
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But your best defense is taking a few steps to limit your personal exposure.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Taking their mission a step beyond, a portion of every purchase goes to nonprofits that are dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Videos have been spreading on social media platforms that appear to show a plethora of animals, such as herds of bison, elk, mountain lions and grizzly bears, are leaving the nation's oldest national park in large quantities.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
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What you’re left with now, even though your heart has been altered, is a quantity of tar, of bitumen, of the inkiest and stickiest stuff.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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