as in rhythms
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 meters
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The series was filmed on a multiset spanning more than 7,200 square meters and used 360-degree cameras to capture the dome feel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The Colli Berici, located in the southern part of Vicenza province, are a hilly formation reaching a maximum of 400 meters above sea level, where, among other things, a grape with many names is grown.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
On Day 8, Vengrinovich noticed a helicopter circling along the peak of the mountain about 4,000 meters up.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Weighing under 250 grams and measuring 60 millimeters across, the cylindrical Airy consumes less than 8 watts, while supporting up to 192 channels that reach as far as 60 meters.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
But Simbu found a middle-distance-like final kick in the final meters to edge Petros and instead deliver his country’s first world gold of any kind.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, doing light exercise while getting two liters per minute of oxygen bumps the effective altitude back up to 6,442 meters.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
It will be held in two venues 150 meters away from each other near São Paulo’s main Paulista Avenue, the landmark Renaissance Hotel and multiplex Cine Marquise.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Any object larger than 492 feet (150 meters) within this distance, is deemed a potentially hazardous object.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The series was filmed on a multiset spanning more than 7,200 square meters and used 360-degree cameras to capture the dome feel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The Colli Berici, located in the southern part of Vicenza province, are a hilly formation reaching a maximum of 400 meters above sea level, where, among other things, a grape with many names is grown.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
On Day 8, Vengrinovich noticed a helicopter circling along the peak of the mountain about 4,000 meters up.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Weighing under 250 grams and measuring 60 millimeters across, the cylindrical Airy consumes less than 8 watts, while supporting up to 192 channels that reach as far as 60 meters.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
But Simbu found a middle-distance-like final kick in the final meters to edge Petros and instead deliver his country’s first world gold of any kind.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, doing light exercise while getting two liters per minute of oxygen bumps the effective altitude back up to 6,442 meters.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
It will be held in two venues 150 meters away from each other near São Paulo’s main Paulista Avenue, the landmark Renaissance Hotel and multiplex Cine Marquise.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meters
Noun
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Magnesium is needed to transport potassium and calcium across cell membranes and maintain normal heart rhythms.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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The models predicted no significant difference in conditions not directly linked to circadian rhythms, like arthritis.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Graduation – This measures the percentage of students who graduated within four and five years of entering high school.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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This measures the percentage of students who graduated within four and five years of entering high school.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With lilting cadences, the king shares the origin myth of his Nkangala people, that a small elephant shed its skin while bathing in the river and a woman emerged, who married and procreated with his ancestors.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ritual, cyclical movement hums in the cadences of McCraney’s at once rich and spare text.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dee Carion is the mastermind behind Doechii’s artful beats, the avant garde lip and eyeliner designs that color our feeds, and the editorial-grade styles on stars such as Chappel Roan, Honey Balenciaga, Kehlani, SZA, and Ayo Edibiri.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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The anonymous teen's mother, who did not release her daughter's name for privacy, told local outlet WMBF News that her daughter began hallucinating last week and her heart rate reached nearly 200 beats per minute.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben Rice typically splits time between first base, catcher, and designated hitter.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The British chef, restauranteur, and television personality—along with his wife, Tana, and their six children—splits his time between three properties.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But here, your character dispenses all that great wisdom about how to succeed in Vegas, but the character has evolved into also being a dangerous man who orders broken bones and killings of those who cross him.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling floral-gourmand Detour has arrived in a magnetic, refillable bullet, which dispenses a soft balm with notes of vanilla, plum, and amber.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When asked for comment, Local 42 attorney Raymond Salva told The Star that the union deals strictly with issues involving the collective bargaining agreement, not the behavior of members.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2025—plus, 50 of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s not all though; the inside of the bag offers a center zippered compartment, which divides the interior into three separate sections to organize your essentials.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s because France divides the taxable income by the number of people in the household before applying its tax bands on the income.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Meters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meters. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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