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
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
After advancing deeper into Ukraine last year, Russian forces have moved at rates as slow as 50 to 90 meters a day in 2026, a pace that ranks among the slowest advancements of any war in the past century.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
Currently on Kickstarter, the LMW-V1 is the result of co-designer Rich Soler’s frustration with learning how to convert manual metering into aperture and shutter speed settings while trying to balance work, family and friend commitments.
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Shirl Leigh
may 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Noun
While most of that warming occurs near the surface, measurements show heat has also penetrated to depths of roughly 3,000 meters over recent decades.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
After advancing deeper into Ukraine last year, Russian forces have moved at rates as slow as 50 to 90 meters a day in 2026, a pace that ranks among the slowest advancements of any war in the past century.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Verb
The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way.
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Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
Currently on Kickstarter, the LMW-V1 is the result of co-designer Rich Soler’s frustration with learning how to convert manual metering into aperture and shutter speed settings while trying to balance work, family and friend commitments.
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Shirl Leigh
may 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
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February 19 – March 20 A healing rhythm can fit into your real day.
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His twin, Tony, is so accustomed to the rhythm and connectivity twins have that after 58 years a new older brother is going to take some getting used to.
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MoneyLion ranked the nation's 50 most affluent suburbs by household income, as measured in the 2024 American Community Survey.
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Researchers also measured static electric fields by observing how stray fields displaced the ion from its resting position.
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Otherwise, Hendler-Grunt recommends checking in on a weekly cadence.
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The spike was real, and the brand recall around this specific tournament was likely real too, but one viral week tied to a stadium rule is not the same asset as a 39-day publishing cadence built around the tournament itself.
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For someone trying to pull that off on a Tuesday night, having the ingredients already portioned and waiting in the freezer is the difference between cooking and ordering takeout.
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Batch-Prep Protein Snacks on Sunday Pre-portioning snacks over the weekend ensures high-protein fuel is always within reach during hectic workdays.
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The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.
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Prosecutors say Hammond, who was a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, dispensed and billed a substantial number of female condoms that the pharmacy never received from a wholesaler.
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Brown's future in Boston came into question when the Celtics reportedly attempted to deal him to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Standout deals for summer include 30% off the Fleur Leather Slide and 25% off the beloved and ultra-versatile Moab hiking shoes (in select colors).
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Cutright, who was not charged with murder, split from Devastating Pyrotechnics to form Blackstar Fireworks on the property in 2023.
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The rest of the water was handed out throughout the neighborhood at eight different stops.
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As a result, teams across the league have become more wary about handing out big-money, long-term deals in free agency, as one mistake has the potential to cripple a franchise.
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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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