MEASURES Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of measure

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of measure

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

Noun

Each section used in the demonstration measures 10 feet by 10 feet, with three sections stacked to create a column. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 The former state representative and senator from west-central Missouri took office as secretary of state in January 2025 and brought a more combative approach to overseeing elections and ballot measures. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026 Determined to save both his school and his future, Soulan resorts to increasingly desperate measures, including dangerous cross-border fuel smuggling, as his natural decency comes into conflict with his modest ambitions. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Loop has changed that with their highly functional earplugs that look more like jewelry than auditory safety measures. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 However, Axios’ source said the requests spanned more than 50 pages of questions and sought documents related to the incidents, internal security measures taken, and marketing materials that may suggest consumers were misled. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 Manning said the town has already tried several measures to slow traffic, as the town's traffic studies show more drivers coming through Bow Mar, with a majority of drivers believed to not be residents. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Although sustainability has faced disruption and political backlash globally in recent years, and the European Union has delayed or rolled back some of its most stringent measures, the Digital Product Passport is set to become a reality in Europe. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 As a result, the traditional idea of span of control may need to be broken into multiple measures. — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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This year, the company launched the FinWhale Smart Chlorine Dispenser, a free-floating device that continuously measures free chlorine and pH in the water. — Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The carrier measures approximately 280 metres in length and 73 metres across its flight deck. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 The new building measures about 50% larger than the two old terminals combined, with higher ceilings and a pair of illuminated steel sculptures by Cliff Garten flanking the main entrance. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Systolic blood pressure is the first or top number in your blood pressure reading, which measures the pressure your blood is exerts against your artery walls. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026 Concentration measures the number of sperm per milliliter of semen, and total count measures the number in an entire ejaculate. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 More broadly, this big jump in healthcare costs for people covered by Medicare, as most Americans getting Social Security benefits are, helps explain why there is a long-running debate over how the program measures inflation. — Pankaj Agrrawal, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 Your Photography by Kimberly Kalan The interior measures roughly 800 sq ft (74 sq m). — New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026 Near the epicenter, the agency estimated an intensity of VIII, classified as severe on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which measures how strongly the ground shakes at individual locations. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures

Noun

The end of saving money and raising middle-class wages justifies the means, namely, the destruction of immigrant families.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
If buying chocolate means supporting a great cause, why not gift chocolate to everyone in your life this holiday season?

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

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Whole wheat toast offers measurable amounts of selenium and manganese, micronutrients that support reproduction and protect against cell damage.

— Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
Even if Washington continues to lead the world in software, therefore, China may be able to rapidly gain ground on or even surpass the United States by deploying AI across the physical economy and collecting greater amounts of real-world data.

— Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of amounts

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Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

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Since the turn of the millennium, Latin America has become a hotbed of electronic dance music, warping countless homegrown rhythms at block parties, bedrooms, and mega clubs across the region.

— Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Faustino Alanís’ coming-of-age story follows a teenager caught between artistic ambition and family responsibility, using the rhythms of street culture to explore masculinity, adulthood and the difficult transition from childhood to independence.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhythms

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Rather than cram more transistors onto a single layer of silicon, Huawei is stacking chips in three dimensions.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dimensions

Verb

Another neat trick this TV has up its sleeve is an AI light sensor that gauges the room's ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen brightness to it.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
San Diego earned a 78 out of 100 Redfin Compete Score, which gauges how competitive a market is.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of gauges

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After receiving a notice, an insurer may investigate the allegations, dispute them, or take steps to cure the alleged violation.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
With far-right and far-left candidates in the lead to become France’s next president in the spring, markets are losing confidence that either side will take the painful steps necessary to rein in the deficit.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026