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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Recent Examples of meter
Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The track includes pumping bass triplets and metered sub-bass quarter notes that ground the tempo.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At approximately 387 feet (118 meters), the hole is the deepest ever drilled with millimeter-waves, which are similar to the microwaves used in an oven.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Dinner Sunday-Thursday ($60) Parking: Free for the first two hours in the attached garage or metered street parking
Location: 1440 NW N River Dr., Miami
– Alex Harris
Who should go?
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The track includes pumping bass triplets and metered sub-bass quarter notes that ground the tempo.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
Verb
The 100-meter Olympic bronze and silver medalist, Fred Kerley, has joined the Enhanced Games.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At approximately 387 feet (118 meters), the hole is the deepest ever drilled with millimeter-waves, which are similar to the microwaves used in an oven.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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That unit didn’t have time to find a rhythm as Odegaard came off injured after 18 minutes, but like against Leeds United, Ethan Nwaneri was the player to fill the void.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lastly, Crawford's jab–to the body and stomach–were a rhythm disruptor for Canelo through the first half of the fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Afterward, the researchers measured feelings like calm, purpose, and life happiness.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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The future of finance will be shaped by those who lead in defining and measuring the human-AI relationship.—
Kristin Milchanowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Voice biometrics can spot inconsistencies in tone and cadence, detecting when an AI is faking your speech.—
Ihar Kliashchou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pay-per-view, long the preferred way of distributing big boxing fights, has given way to group of sports streamers who are using the sport and its big-event cadence to keep subscribers paying.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just as importantly, though, cooks engineer plates that are physically easier to share and more generously portioned.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What Stellantis has done is dispense with the PEM and OBC entirely.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, by the end of the day, someone older or more experienced will dispense advice that gives you a warm feeling in your tummy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deliveroo saw its shares plunge 30% in 2021 on the day of its initial public offering, dealing a significant blow to London's ambitions to compete with New York for more high-profile tech listings.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Svanson’s good work in those lower-leverage outings gave the Cardinals confidence to deal away bullpen pieces at the trading deadline – including star closer Ryan Helsley.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Anderson classification system for turf toe is split into three grades.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Plans also call for remodeling the existing southern section into 3,700 square feet of additional commercial space, split evenly between two storefronts.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The aspiring performer also handed out flyers for the Boston Comedy Club at night in exchange for free stage time at the end of the night, according to The Atlantic.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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