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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
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
The measured tone from City Hall was in contrast with that of the New York attorney general, Letitia James, a Democrat.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The approach here is likely to be more measured, even if there is an acknowledgement that many areas of the club, including the men’s first team, need strengthening.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While the bank continues to adopt a measured growth strategy, these improvements provide assurance to stakeholders regarding its future prospects.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
The measured tone from City Hall was in contrast with that of the New York attorney general, Letitia James, a Democrat.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
By defining it in terms of employee experiences, inclusion can be measured, and doing so can pinpoint what exactly is happening in an organization that impacts employees.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The approach here is likely to be more measured, even if there is an acknowledgement that many areas of the club, including the men’s first team, need strengthening.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
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This newfound emphasis should not be seen as moderation, but as a calculated reading of political winds which point towards the far-right becoming a serious governing force, rather than purely oppositional.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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Leaders should foster a culture of innovation by creating an environment where teams are safe to take calculated risks and problem-solving is encouraged.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The intrigue: While far smaller and with limited service, Wilmington Airport ILG averages around $150, and airfare at Trenton-Mercer Airport — where Frontier is a major carrier — is around $152.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
21 Feb. 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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Soon enough, others began to join her – three dozen people dancing in a strange, feverish and rhythmic pattern.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Options typically include light, medium, strong, and pulsatile (rhythmic).—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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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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 surprise that followed was more insidious: a slow and deliberate betrayal in court.—
Dylan Moore,
National Review,
1 Mar. 2025
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The site of bitter urban fighting for much of last year, including the deliberate demolition of towering highrises by both sides, Toretsk—or what was left of it—fell to Russian forces in early February.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hofer is in the final year of a two-year, $1.55 million contract ($775,000 AAV) and will be a restricted free agent this summer with arbitration rights.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For the Spurs, the distribution of opponents’ shot attempts in the restricted area dropped by five percentage points with Wembanyama on the floor.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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