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
William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s an irony that metered stalls cost a lot more than simple ones, so in many cases the premium fee is charged to cover the cost of being able to do billing.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Isabella O'Malley, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
The latest rollout was a 1,400 square meter property in the upmarket Lekki district in Lagos, built on a grassy playground where children once flew kites close to the city’s lagoon.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Pedal assist is metered by a torque sensor for better efficiency and smooth engagement.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s an irony that metered stalls cost a lot more than simple ones, so in many cases the premium fee is charged to cover the cost of being able to do billing.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Flash floods associated with a derecho that occurred July 4-5, 1969, caused Killbuck Creek in Ohio to rise more than 20 feet (6 meters) above normal level and at least two dozen fatalities, according to NOAA.
—Isabella O'Malley, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
The latest rollout was a 1,400 square meter property in the upmarket Lekki district in Lagos, built on a grassy playground where children once flew kites close to the city’s lagoon.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
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By late summer, the South of France returns to a more authentic rhythm.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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My days fell into a perfect rhythm: pre-dawn coffee before morning drives, lazy pool hours during the heat of midday, afternoon spa treatments with Joan for therapeutic massages, and evening drives that concluded with sundowners in extraordinary locations.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Each group was administered C. difficile weekly for four weeks, and their microbiota was examined to measure bacterial load and C. difficile resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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The body is average size among full-frame peers, measuring 4.0 by 5.5 by 2.9 inches (HWD) and weighing just short of 1.5 pounds without a lens attached.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The tweets, a vile departure from Elmo’s often inspiring and motivational social media cadence, were sent on July 13 and promptly taken down.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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For organizations at the formative stages of their cyber resilience journeys, meeting once a month and then gradually reducing the cadence as the function matures can be effective.—
Phillimon Zongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Make sure to always use a clean knife when portioning butter to keep food particles and bacteria from being introduced.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Next time, portion out the sauce for your son and be explicit with your directions.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Tennessee law allows a pharmacists to dispense the drug to a patient who is 18 years or older as long as the pharmacy has a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement with a physician.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The argument turned bitter when Slater’s team reportedly pushed HPE to dispense with two consultants close to the Trump administration, the vocal MAGA legal activist Mike Davis and lawyer Arthur Schwartz, and negotiate directly with the government’s lawyers.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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As for the second-round picks dealt, each previously was gained in trades, one from the Max Strus sign-and-trade transaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one from last season’s trade of Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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After requesting a trade from Portland in 2023, Lillard was dealt to Milwaukee in a high-profile move intended to boost the team’s championship chances.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The experts split into teams representing the U.S. and China, and each side was armed with the weapons that its country is thought to possess.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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If their parents died, the sisters would split their inheritance.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Given that level of uncertainty, teams might be even more inclined to hand out shorter-term contracts and reluctant to ink long-term pacts with anyone short of a star.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Being a brand ambassador could mean handing out samples of food and beverages, or passing out flyers and talking up the company.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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