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as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought
a measured response to the terrorist attack
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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
the measured authority of the mayor in running the town's affairs
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as in rhythmical
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
the soldier's funeral procession moved along to the measured beating of a drum
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as in gauged
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 controlled
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 measured
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Companies that take a measured approach, aligning talent decisions with long-term growth areas, will be better positioned for future success.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Raw chicken was left unattended in a large stainless steel bowl and measured too warm to be considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Harry Potter movie was watched more than 40 million times on Max last year and reached nearly 20% of the WBD streamer’s subs in the measured territories, placing it eighth on the list, according to the analysis firm.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Companies that take a measured approach, aligning talent decisions with long-term growth areas, will be better positioned for future success.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
But behind the scenes many in the industry are more measured, and even critical.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Raw chicken was left unattended in a large stainless steel bowl and measured too warm to be considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
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Instead, proactively seek to innovate, explore new areas, and take calculated risks.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s also helped that the rest of the blue line has had more freedom to take calculated risks and join plays on offence, which has allowed the club to generate scoring chances at a healthy rate recently.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The doughnut chain has announced a new Craving Cheesecake Collection of doughnuts, sold individually and by the dozen, available for a limited time starting April 22.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fewer Chinese young people will likely be studying in the West, and the already small number of Westerners who do so in China will remain limited.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Every spring, between March and April, a rhythmic, ancient spectacle unfolds across the Platte River Valley.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Along the boardwalk, a rhythmic, green light flashes on the outdoor CO2 detectors – a constant reminder that the area is not out of the woods yet.—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The deliberate elimination of gender-affirming care in many states is a serious human rights violation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the recovery needle for Chinook moves in the wrong direction, Katz said deliberate action is urgent.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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If the Bruins re-sign their restricted free agents and leave their prospects in Providence, that gives them with four slots to fill.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to someone with direct knowledge, the Heat ideally would like to keep point guard Davion Mitchell, an impending restricted free agent who has thrived in a bench role recently after his February acquisition from Toronto.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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