meters 1 of 2

noun

plural of meter
as in rhythms
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of meter
as in measures

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Recent Examples of meters
Noun
Each will have 5,400 lane meters of cargo capacity and accommodation for up to 1,000 people. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The two-stage Pallas-1 stands 171 feet (52 meters) tall and can haul about 15,400 pounds (7,000 kilograms) to low Earth orbit. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026 It was covered in mature trees and spanned thousands of square meters—yet nobody had ever seen it before. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 The Sanctuary of Truth Museum is an ornate all-wood structure over 100 meters (yards) tall. — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 She was then allegedly left unsupervised within approximately 15 meters, or about 49 feet, of a body of water. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 View gallery - 4 images This tiny store perched 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground on a vertical cliff face has deservedly earned the name of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 Powered by the Girard-Perregaux GP03300, the automatic movement offers 48 hours of power reserve beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a water resistance of 100 meters. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Border police operate a checkpoint at the Himalayan port, situated more than 1800 meters above sea level. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meters
  1. rhythms
  2. measures
  3. cadences
  4. parts
  5. beats
  6. splits
  7. dispenses
  8. deals
Noun
  • Three Trails Taiko performed as festivalgoers gathered around the musicians, whose strikes produced rhythms that could be heard throughout the marketplace.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Where so many of her predecessors came alive only on the dance floor, Ojeda allows her subject matter to reverberate through the novel, inflecting every sentence with its shivery rhythms.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhythms
Verb
  • Each of the decagon's 10 sides measures more than 10,000 miles long.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The interior, meanwhile, measures 35 sq m (376 sq ft) and is finished in wood, lending it a cozy cabin-like feel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of measures
Noun
  • On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
  • Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of cadences
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • The moment makes perfect psychological and dramatic sense, but the confrontation needs a few more beats than Daniel allows.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Good enough on time beats perfect production delayed every time.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of beats
Verb
  • The design splits the building into four tenant spaces with onsite parking.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The map splits Kansas City into three Republican-leaning districts.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of splits
Verb
  • That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of dispenses
Verb
  • The set further deals her first Top Latin Rhythm Albums entry in nearly seven years, since Mala Santa in 2019.
    — Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the decision deals a severe blow to American alliance credibility.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of deals

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“Meters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meters. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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