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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as in to measure
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Recent Examples of meter
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
This asteroid was likely somewhere between 40 and 100 meters across, which is large enough to cause regional destruction on the planet, but small enough to be difficult to find with most telescopes.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
People who live in rural Arizona not only don't want urban-style rules, many don't want rules at all, even seemingly basic ones like metering wells.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Together, the duo will extract and analyze lunar material from up to 3 feet (1 meter) beneath the surface to test for volatiles like water and carbon dioxide.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
This asteroid was likely somewhere between 40 and 100 meters across, which is large enough to cause regional destruction on the planet, but small enough to be difficult to find with most telescopes.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The spike in air traffic has resulted in additional requirements being put in place for aircraft entering certain areas of North Carolina in order to meter the flow of air traffic.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
People who live in rural Arizona not only don't want urban-style rules, many don't want rules at all, even seemingly basic ones like metering wells.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
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Using features like Sleep Score and Sleep Stages can help you fine-tune your bedtime routine and better align your exercise schedule with your body’s natural rhythms.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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While Billy Weathers likes to try and follow his natural circadian rhythm, it's been a little more difficult after opening his new East Village bar, The Contrary.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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One found in 1996 reportedly measured 36 feet long.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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Dexter: Original Sin ended on a high note over the weekend, measuring a finale audience that grew 27% over the December premiere.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Larson continued to speak at a slower cadence but ran out of time and was not able to finish what was meant to be a five-minute speech.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the rocket is shaping up to provide reliable access to space for Japan's space agency and military, while some of its peers in Europe and the United States struggle to ramp up to a steady launch cadence.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 9 Tender and moist old-fashioned butter cake is essentially a vanilla snacking cake, not to be confused with Gooey Butter Cake, which is most often portioned into blondie-like bar.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use. To assemble, dust your work surface with corn starch, and portion out 12 balls of mochi.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The two funds still split 42% of the stock, with a current market value of $650 million.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Peterson played six seasons in the NFL, splitting his tenure between the Rams and the Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2021.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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The vice president also spoke at the end of the first month of Mr. Trump’s second administration, a period in which the president has issued executive orders at a dizzying speed, often dispensing with longstanding norms of American government.—
Michael Gold,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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One wrong injection, one wrongly dispensed IV drip, could kill a patient and end Floria’s career.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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President Trump and billionaire sidekick Elon Musk Tuesday accused the liberal media of trying to divide them to thwart their shared political agenda.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Putin sees it as a way to divide the West, analysts say.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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While the news deals a devastating blow to Wembanyama and the team, both are likely to have a bright future ahead.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Parker Kligerman and the No. 75 team of Henderson Motorsports have been dealt a final blow in their penalty appeal after a the NASCAR Truck Series race in Daytona.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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