as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the poem's heavy meter is meant to reinforce the atmosphere of gloom
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as in to measure
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Recent Examples of meter
Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press fairness meter
Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2024
Hazardous materials teams from Phoenix and Glendale have metered buildings in the surrounding area and have not found any detectable levels of gas, Phoenix Fire also posted on X.
Pam Kistner's house is only blocks away from where a vehicle hit the gas line.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
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The Upper Galilee Mountain range of Israel is 1,000 meters above sea level, and an ideal location for cultivating grapevines.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press fairness meter
Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Tried to meter the control there, which is very hard when someone likes cocaine.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2024
Hazardous materials teams from Phoenix and Glendale have metered buildings in the surrounding area and have not found any detectable levels of gas, Phoenix Fire also posted on X.
Pam Kistner's house is only blocks away from where a vehicle hit the gas line.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
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Middleton will need time to recalibrate his timing and rhythm, particularly in high-stakes moments.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, owner Woody Johnson had considered even bolder changes earlier in the season, as the team struggled to find its rhythm.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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While much of the mixed reaction among the editors and influencers was coolly measured—none of which impacted the virality of McGirr’s Hoof boots—far too much of the Instagram commentary veered into cyberbullying cloaked in the guise of fashion criticism.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are players who are squeezed by the calendar and the high cadence of games; this is an issue that is rightly gaining more attention.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Therapists typically like to see clients at a regular cadence such as weekly or once every two weeks in order to meet treatment goals.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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When rice has cooled, portion it into sealable plastic freezer bags in a flat layer, making sure to remove all the air.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Our Test Kitchen recommends portioning the stew into individual servings before freezing.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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The responses were also split along party lines, with a fair amount of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to very few Republicans and independents.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s precisely calibrated to dispense 1 gram (0.04 ounces) of oil per spray.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Then came the biggest change: In 2021, the FDA eliminated the requirement to dispense mifepristone in person.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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At the time, the three-story building was divided into two units: a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit where Barack lived, and a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom duplex above.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Instead of consolidating Iran’s hegemony, the war has dealt a significant blow to its regional standing.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the loss of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad may have dealt the knockout blow.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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