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also gages
1
as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
glance over the pattern and try to gauge how much fabric you'll need
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2
as in measures
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
very difficult to gauge how upset he really is by his controlled reaction
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Recent Examples of gauges
Pratigya Vajpayee, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
Big Deal New research by Bain & Company gauges CFOs' AI spending plans.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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
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
The discrepancies tended to be largest in lower-income regions, including parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, where there are typically fewer local tide gauges and direct ocean measurements; these places are more reliant on models that perform poorly there.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Between the shows an interactive element gauges real-time fan reactions, allowing attendees to vote for their favorite teams.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
Counter Culture starts you off with a quick quiz that gauges your preferences.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Flood forecasts Along the coast, moderate to major flooding is forecast at nearly three dozen tide gauges from North Carolina to Long Island over the weekend, including the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Several stock market gauges around the world — from the US to Taiwan — have now erased all their losses since the start of the Iran war, as financial markets price in a possible path to peace.
—Pratigya Vajpayee, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
Big Deal New research by Bain & Company gauges CFOs' AI spending plans.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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
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
The discrepancies tended to be largest in lower-income regions, including parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, where there are typically fewer local tide gauges and direct ocean measurements; these places are more reliant on models that perform poorly there.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Between the shows an interactive element gauges real-time fan reactions, allowing attendees to vote for their favorite teams.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
Counter Culture starts you off with a quick quiz that gauges your preferences.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Flood forecasts Along the coast, moderate to major flooding is forecast at nearly three dozen tide gauges from North Carolina to Long Island over the weekend, including the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauges
Verb
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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This process measures mattress brands based on cost, materials, construction, support, pressure relief, temperature regulation, edge support, policies, value and more.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which measures the economy from a range of -100 (poor) to +100 (good), dropped 11 points this month from -27 in March to -38 now, the lowest rating since November 2023.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Runser referenced indicators in manufacturing showing the sector is expanding, which is supportive of future freight demand.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, your age can offer a few indicators about what your skin needs, which, for many people in their late 30s and beyond, is moisture and a light touch.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aptly enough, Hall figures Manning’s old office was right about where the new center field will be.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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That figures to be addressed not only in the sixth round, but also with remaining available free agents and undrafted free agency.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schreifels has cited early hardcore touchstones and their ethos of self-determination as a guiding force this time around, echoing the spirit of his own hugely influential adjacent bands Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
23 Apr. 2026
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The touchstones for the album’s softer material, Kaye says, include Townes Van Zandt, Eric Andersen, Kevin Kinney of Drivin’ N Cryin’, and Alejandro Escovedo.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose in Europe following a weaker finish in Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the in-flight data, the team computed apparent ice emission indices (ice crystals/kg) and nvPM EI for both fuels.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Gauges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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