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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 rhythmic
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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Presence of weak Kitaev interactions Meanwhile, computer simulations based on the measured structure explained why the spins froze.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Here is our annual ranking of the year’s contenders, measured by how much people on the internet are rooting against them.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Trier, whose films are imbued with a humanist approach, took a more measured tone in his response.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Presence of weak Kitaev interactions Meanwhile, computer simulations based on the measured structure explained why the spins froze.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Turquoise project, by contrast, is said to stand 239 feet high, as measured from the ground to the roof.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Here is our annual ranking of the year’s contenders, measured by how much people on the internet are rooting against them.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
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An investor looks at the risks, looks at the rewards, and makes a calculated decision.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belichick's strict, calculated approach to player management was a defining quality that yielded New England six Super Bowl trophies and nine appearances under the coach's leadership from 2000-2023.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, said the crossing will be open to the public starting Monday morning, but only in a limited capacity, allowing roughly 150 people per day to cross.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the few lessons learned from January’s whirlwind, and indeed Trump’s previous entanglements with Iran, suggest his military options ahead in the Gulf are limited, and far from great.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The rhythmic movement of rowing trains your body to maintain effort over time.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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The other consisted of rhythmic musical patterns.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Markets currently expect the Fed to cut once or twice this year — most likely in June and December, according to futures market pricing gauged by the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Battery Life and Power Management The durability of a medical alert system is gauged by its ability to save power when it is most required.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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In June 2025, EOS demonstrated the destruction of a tank using a Rodeur 330 fitted with an inert warhead, controlled via FPV.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unlike autonomous cars which operate on public roads and uncontrolled environments, agriculture occurs on private land where everything is more controlled, which minimizes regulatory hurdles and potential for accidents.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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Eating and drinking The Oberoi takes a considered approach to dining.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rani’s newborn son weighed almost eight pounds and had perfect neonatal scores.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report weighed crime statistics from 40 cities that have reported monthly data for the past eight years.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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