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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The measures are part of Washington’s efforts to prevent its rivals from accessing the advanced technology that can power artificial intelligence (AI) systems and weapons development.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, the U.S. dollar began strengthening and hit its highest level in more than two years, as measured by the U.S. dollar index.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
If the measure passes in South Carolina, the state plans to apply to propose the limits to the U.S. Congress.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The measures are part of Washington’s efforts to prevent its rivals from accessing the advanced technology that can power artificial intelligence (AI) systems and weapons development.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
What to know about earthquakes Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey says.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, the U.S. dollar began strengthening and hit its highest level in more than two years, as measured by the U.S. dollar index.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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Vought’s confirmation was also somewhat overshadowed by the Trump administration’s recent efforts to temporarily suspend large amounts of federal funding.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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This case comes amid a soaring amount of bird flu infections occurring across the United States, which is also causing an egg shortage.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Don’t fret — once Venus enters Aries on Feb. 4, your focus shifts to the material side of your relationships and love life, whether that’s the criteria on your checklist for potential suitors or splurging on something special for a significant other.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, Google offered a few specific listings from Zillow that met my editor's criteria as well as suggestions such as networking with realtors.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Together, our findings reinforce the role circadian rhythms play in addiction.—
Mackenzie Gamble,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2025
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There are a lot of commonalities in the music between zydeco in Lafayette and jazz and brass in New Orleans and sometimes the rhythm sections can overlap.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Despite their size, interactions between humpback whales and humans are uncommon, and the species is not considered a threat to people.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cup holder Bugatti designed can actually fit two different sizes of drinks, a water bottle and a can, perhaps Red Bull.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The index gauges the dollar’s strength against currencies of the U.S.′ main trading partners, like the euro, Canadian dollar and Japanese yen.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sources familiar with the show previously told Variety in November 2024 that HBO similarly reached out to gauge Mark Rylance’s interest and availability in playing Dumbledore, though negotiations haven’t started.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers again failed to act on the issue early this year, despite Gov. JB Pritzker’s call for a law to crack down on hemp sales, and an alternate bill to license and regulate hemp stores.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Monitoring the rodents' brains, the team found that a group of appetite and regulating nerve cells called the pro-opiomelanocortin (PMOC) neurons lit up as soon as the mice were given sugar, and enabled their appetite.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The next step is the big one: Greenland would then apply for statehood in the U.S. Voilà!—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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But this time, Wi-Fi's next step truly is a great leap forward, at least as far as speed is concerned.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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In response, Trader Joe's and other stores are limiting egg purchases due to viral videos showing people buying large quantities—possibly for resale.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Lead paint, for example, is considered hazardous waste only if tests reveal a certain quantity of lead.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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