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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 amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
each day prisoners were given only a small measure of rice to live on
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as in standards
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 rhythms
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 dimensions
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 gauges
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 controls
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 measures
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, residents are advised to take protective measures such as wearing long pants and long sleeves and using protective netting over one’s face.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Shipping through the chokepoint has ground to a near halt amid Iranian attacks, sending global energy markets into turmoil and forcing countries far beyond the Persian Gulf to take emergency measures to secure fuel supplies.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
These measures are politically popular and ultra-wealthy Big Tech chiefs are easy villains.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the man, from Monroe, Michigan, died at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Human rights group criticize Damascus for the lack of viable accountability measures for attacks on civilians.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common as age verification laws and government surveillance measures worldwide grow.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Democrats are asking for better identification for federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among other measures.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
For vessels still carrying crude exports from the Gulf, accurate positioning data is crucial for mitigating risks of collisions or running aground when passing through the narrow Strait, which measures only 21 miles (33 km) at its narrowest, Kpler's Subasic said.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet the low points were problematic for a program that measures itself by marquee wins and banners.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
But Russia measures success differently from how Western analysts do.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
While the existing ship measures about 858 feet and displaces 42,000 tons, its successor is being designed on a much larger scale to meet future operational demands.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The biggest change is to the fork, which now measures 147 mm across, or 32 mm wider than what is legal in the competition.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The gold spot price, which measures the metal’s real-time market value, crossed the $3,000 per ounce threshold in March 2025.
—Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Elmiene measures success differently now.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
The department said federal authorities were using non-lethal measures to push the crowd back.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, residents are advised to take protective measures such as wearing long pants and long sleeves and using protective netting over one’s face.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Shipping through the chokepoint has ground to a near halt amid Iranian attacks, sending global energy markets into turmoil and forcing countries far beyond the Persian Gulf to take emergency measures to secure fuel supplies.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
These measures are politically popular and ultra-wealthy Big Tech chiefs are easy villains.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the man, from Monroe, Michigan, died at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Human rights group criticize Damascus for the lack of viable accountability measures for attacks on civilians.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common as age verification laws and government surveillance measures worldwide grow.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Democrats are asking for better identification for federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among other measures.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Earlier this month, Frisco — which measures less than two square miles and has a population of about 3,000 — and those agencies worked out a plan for wildfire fuel reduction on national forest land.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
For vessels still carrying crude exports from the Gulf, accurate positioning data is crucial for mitigating risks of collisions or running aground when passing through the narrow Strait, which measures only 21 miles (33 km) at its narrowest, Kpler's Subasic said.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet the low points were problematic for a program that measures itself by marquee wins and banners.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
But Russia measures success differently from how Western analysts do.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
While the existing ship measures about 858 feet and displaces 42,000 tons, its successor is being designed on a much larger scale to meet future operational demands.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The biggest change is to the fork, which now measures 147 mm across, or 32 mm wider than what is legal in the competition.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The gold spot price, which measures the metal’s real-time market value, crossed the $3,000 per ounce threshold in March 2025.
—Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Elmiene measures success differently now.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures
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About 7 million barrels per day of that loss is being made up through other means, like the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates and the release of strategic reserves, according to Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consumer advocates said the findings support SB 1076, a bill that would require insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who meet state fire safety standards.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, rental companies are implementing stricter cleaning standards, higher security deposits, and more surveillance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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There's something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Balmoral is famously informal by royal standards, but there are still schedules and rhythms that are observed.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, all three home runs also would have been out with the old dimensions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fold your jersey and measure it squarely to see which dimensions work best for your frame.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although streamflow gauges suggested that water levels were falling at Wahiawa dam by Friday afternoon, Parker said, the dam is not out of the woods.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Joe Raedle | Getty Images The conflict in Iran erased any improvement in consumer sentiment since February, according to early March data from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers, which gauges how households feel about their own financial health and that of the economy.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Why wasn't the White House able to get both parties – both heads of the party the president controls on the same page?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Who controls what regions of the moon?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The players in this for the long haul — Matas Buzelis, Tre Jones, Patrick Williams and Giddey — are still wrapping their heads around the next steps for a rebuild.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Waxahachie head coach Ariel Raney glances toward the scoreboard as an Indians batter steps to the plate to start the bottom of the third inning of play against Duncanville.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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