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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to measure
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meter
Pien Huang, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, the air defense variant will be 96 meters (315 feet) long, while the ASW variant will be 116 meters (381 feet) long.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Maria Devito, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Imagine pay-per-query access to a dataset for training an AI model, or metered API access to real-time supply chain data.
—Kirk McKeown, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meter
Noun
Bowe, who had qualified in three events, gave up her spot in the 500 meters so Jackson could compete.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, the air defense variant will be 96 meters (315 feet) long, while the ASW variant will be 116 meters (381 feet) long.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Columbus water doesn't meter New Albany's water use, so the utility can't measure how much the eastern suburb is using, Columbus water spokesperson George Zonders said in an email.
—Maria Devito, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Imagine pay-per-query access to a dataset for training an AI model, or metered API access to real-time supply chain data.
—Kirk McKeown, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
Noun
-
For months, the sky follows the familiar rhythm of new and full moons, and then — seemingly out of nowhere — the sky delivers two major eclipses just weeks apart.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Bad Bunny wrapped up the show with a display of Latin American and Caribbean flags while singing a plena song with African rhythms used for both protest and celebration.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Robust biogenic indicators must be predicted, measured, and observationally validated.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
-
One attempts to measure the passage of time in her outfit changes — a white jacket, shiny black leggings, a tight leather pencil skirt — although the exact numbers blur when Melania attempts to count them.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Video footage shows Bolt taking shorter strides than Wang but compensating with a much faster cadence, reports People’s Daily Online.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
-
To earn money, podcasters need to release content on a regular cadence.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Nikita and Oksana described standing outside for hours — sometimes in rain, wind or cold — waiting for a worker to dispense medicine.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
-
That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
And there was smoke to that fire, with ESPN reporting that if Giannis is not dealt, he might be held out the balance of the season to enhance the Bucks’ lottery position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Instead of one big weekly grocery trip, shoppers are splitting their carts between a warehouse club and a traditional supermarket.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Michigan State starting on Valentine’s Day, the Bruins wrapped up their three-game homestand on a positive note after splitting the first two, a one-point, double-overtime loss to Indiana followed by a 22-point blowout of Rutgers in which five players scored in double digits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Big figure skating day in Milan, as a medal will be handed out in the men’s single skating event.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
-
In total, the organization handed out more than $220,000, including a $100,000 grand prize, FORGE’s largest product development grant award to date.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
