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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Recent Examples of meter
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There will be no lacking in speed for the 100 meters, where there are so many runners who have run under 11 seconds this season that a second 100 final could be run if needed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Mark Dee
march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Others need a long leash and a safety harness at the same time, which is why danger must be metered out with personalization front and center.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Costs are based on an average residential customer, with the base charge varying depending on the size of the meter.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There will be no lacking in speed for the 100 meters, where there are so many runners who have run under 11 seconds this season that a second 100 final could be run if needed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The changes would only affect parking structures, not metered street spots.
—Mark Dee
march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Others need a long leash and a safety harness at the same time, which is why danger must be metered out with personalization front and center.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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The rhythm of the first 40 minutes of the game was almost entirely dictated by special teams, with four power plays a side.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In fairness to Simpson, who looked tentative and never got into a rhythm on a wet field, Bama’s offensive line had a bad game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eric’s feisty, and Ozzie is really measured.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The data is fairly precise, measured to within 3 meters every 2 minutes based on the Global Positioning System, Bluetooth beacons, cell phone towers and local wi-fi networks.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As part of that, the cadence of launches on Falcon 9 and other rockets to the Moon is likely to increase by something like a factor of 10 due to the need to land rovers, supplies, habitats, communications equipment, and much more to support human activities.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Online and hybrid formats are what make that cadence feasible at scale.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the easiest reheating, consider portioning the grits into individual servings before freezing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to the company, the meals are portioned for smaller appetites, provide at least 20 grams (g) of protein, and include nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or potassium, depending on the item.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If anything, great public pressure being brought to bear is a terrible reason to dispense with due-process protections designed to protect the legal rights of individuals, and crafting one exception would seem to create a precedent for crafting others.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Theater owners cut prices and dispensed prizes to ticket buyers as the gangsters effectively cross-pollinated with the studio dance numbers.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mexican cartel figure arrested The Mexican government has dealt another blow to a powerful drug cartel with a high-profile arrest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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This episode deals pretty much exclusively with the team’s incoming rookie class.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Downriver from the Shoshone Falls are the Pillar Falls, a low waterfall split by rock pillars.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Wood’s colleague and head winemaker Kurtis Ogasawara tells Robb Report this wine requires a couple of tweaks in the vineyard and winery that begin with walking the block prior to harvest and splitting it up into smaller sections based on flavor development.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each Chargers scout receives one blue star to hand out to a single prospect in a draft.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And would the president appear — as others have at past WHCDs — to hand out awards to journalists who have done work that investigated him or the White House or revealed unsavory things about his time in it?—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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