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as in gauging
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 controlling
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 measuring
These microscopic particles are about 30 times smaller than a human hair, measuring just 2 micrometers wide.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Gatorland has taken in its first rescue alligator of the year, an animal measuring 11 feet, 3 inches and found near the south end of Orlando’s International Drive.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Allar has large hands, measuring nearly 10 inches from thumb to pinkie with hand fanned out on a flat surface.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Bronny James might be the ideal measuring stick for how the Lakers have changed out of necessity since mid-March.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
But measuring the constant that determines the strength of that force is tricky, even for experienced scientists.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The winning robot design took inspiration from top human athletes by incorporating long legs measuring approximately 37 inches (95 centimeters) in length, said Du Xiaodi, a test development engineer for Honor, who spoke as a member of the winning team to The Associated Press and other publications.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
It is proposed that the Dutch Bros Coffee shop measuring 1,193 square feet would go on that site, officials said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As one part of the program, researchers visited women in their homes, measuring their grip strength, blood markers of inflammation and activity levels, among other things.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Gatorland has taken in its first rescue alligator of the year, an animal measuring 11 feet, 3 inches and found near the south end of Orlando’s International Drive.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Allar has large hands, measuring nearly 10 inches from thumb to pinkie with hand fanned out on a flat surface.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Bronny James might be the ideal measuring stick for how the Lakers have changed out of necessity since mid-March.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
But measuring the constant that determines the strength of that force is tricky, even for experienced scientists.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The winning robot design took inspiration from top human athletes by incorporating long legs measuring approximately 37 inches (95 centimeters) in length, said Du Xiaodi, a test development engineer for Honor, who spoke as a member of the winning team to The Associated Press and other publications.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
It is proposed that the Dutch Bros Coffee shop measuring 1,193 square feet would go on that site, officials said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As one part of the program, researchers visited women in their homes, measuring their grip strength, blood markers of inflammation and activity levels, among other things.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Till the final whistle, or James’ final words, leaving Toyota Center on Friday with a controlling advantage en route to a potential second-round showdown with the defending champs, that desperation was evident.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company completed a recapitalization in October that cemented its structure as a nonprofit with a controlling stake in its for-profit business.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Missouri faces a legal battle over a referendum to redraw one key district even before weighing changes under the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Atmos Rewards members can pack up to 12 bottles in a box or case weighing 50 pounds or less.—
Hali Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the local level, laws and practices regulating gun dealers can vary widely from city to city.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In much the same way, the government could pass new laws regulating AI firms’ commercial activities.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leaving Italy for Paris, Jarmusch said the Italian equivalent of TSA had asked him what was in the box containing his Golden Lion.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ceasar Mitchell, an attorney representing KMT, told the DAFC board that Council member Linda Pritchett, who represents the district containing the Project Mapco site, wrote a letter in support of the tax break.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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While his hedge fund invested in fossil fuels, Steyer spent millions to protect a California law aimed at curbing planet-warming emissions.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a group dedicated to hunters and fisherman, helped develop and pass the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act, which authorizes an annual $70 million investment through 2028 to fund research aimed at curbing the spread of the disease.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Eagles seem intent on keeping DeJean at nickel.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for the moment, with Russia and the military alliance at odds over Ukraine but not at war, pilots on both sides just watched and filmed each other — keeping their distance like wary tomcats with claws unsheathed, their missiles visible but not used.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Today, oil and shipping reporter Weilun Soon says the mayhem in the Persian Gulf doesn’t bode well for both ending the war and restraining crude prices.—
Weilun Soon,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
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The security team and members of the church assisted the guard in restraining Mbwavi.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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