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as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought
a measured response to the terrorist attack
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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
the measured authority of the mayor in running the town's affairs
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as in rhythmical
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
the soldier's funeral procession moved along to the measured beating of a drum
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as in gauged
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 controlled
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 measured
Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Similarly, advises confronting insults with confidence and composure, noting that calm and measured responses can be more effective than retaliatory remarks.
—Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The approach here is likely to be more measured, even if there is an acknowledgement that many areas of the club, including the men’s first team, need strengthening.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At the same time, Deere is taking a measured approach to deploying autonomy.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Similarly, advises confronting insults with confidence and composure, noting that calm and measured responses can be more effective than retaliatory remarks.
—Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
By defining it in terms of employee experiences, inclusion can be measured, and doing so can pinpoint what exactly is happening in an organization that impacts employees.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The approach here is likely to be more measured, even if there is an acknowledgement that many areas of the club, including the men’s first team, need strengthening.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
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These stories remind teams that bold ideas can emerge even from challenges, encouraging them to take calculated risks and think outside the box.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is especially pivotal for those feeling stagnant or in need of change — consider this your green light to take calculated risks.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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United Airlines has just dropped its new wave of status match applications for 2025, giving travelers the chance to enjoy elite status perks for a limited time.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The grandmother’s refusal to let her limited command of English diminish her authority is divine.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Or, as a more chilled alternative to the market, head across the island instead to the bountiful buffet brunch at the Atlantis Historic Inn (120 dollars per person), which comes with a rhythmic soundtrack of Atlantic waves pounding the craggy coast.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The repetitive, rhythmic nature of rowing can be incredibly calming, Pryor says.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Expository voids start to feel less like deliberate puzzles and more like messy oversights.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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By embracing the concept of ethical efficiency—the deliberate integration of responsibility, fairness and care into our pursuit of productivity.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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From January 13th, the geofencing function which prevented the drones from flying in restricted areas such as airports and military bases will no longer operate.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the search, an officer encountered a man who had crossed a fence into a restricted area of the park, according to Bankhead.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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