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noun

ˈmē-tər How to pronounce meter (audio)
Definition of meternext
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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verb

as in to measure

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Recent Examples of meter
Noun
Gritting her teeth in the final few hundred meters, the Polish rider dug deep and with the sun gleaming behind her, raised her arms after crossing the line. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 For example, the rocket body probably hit the moon at about 5,400 mph (8,690 kph), gouging out a crater up to 89 feet (27 meters) wide. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Aug. 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. — 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. — Shirl Leigh may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
  1. rhythm
  2. measure
  3. cadence
  4. portion
  5. dispense
  6. deal
  7. split
  8. hand out
Noun
  • Located a stone’s throw from the train station and at the nexus of historic neighborhoods—Recoleta, San Telmo, Puerto Madero—the hotel provides prime positioning for experiencing the city's rhythm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This change in the nature of work forces a broader operating model shift, as many organizations built their operating rhythms around individual contributors producing high-quality work.
    — Neil Dhar, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhythm
Verb
  • The team deployed two high-altitude balloons with light sensors and 31 weather balloons to measure temperature, pressure, wind speed and humidity.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Everything the team knows about how fast the plasma is actually moving comes from the simulations rather than from the telescope, and the magnetic field driving the whole thing has never been measured directly at this scale.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • Shimmy’s talents shine brightest here, his cadence balancing the beat’s bouncing 808s against the sample’s breezy melodies.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Capitalize on the momentum of August 8 to launch a steady cadence of bite-sized inclusive leadership content.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cadence
Verb
  • The roasted chiles, cleaned or not, can be portioned into zip-top or vacuum seal bags and frozen for up to two years.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Buttery and flaky, these individual strawberry desserts are perfectly portioned for your next cookout.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of portion
Verb
  • Instead, the provider manages gas sourcing, compression, transportation, storage, and dispensing through a single service.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Utilities use them to trip the opening or closing of valves when water levels reach a certain threshold or to dispense precise amounts of chlorine in the treatment process.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • Hernandez’s comments came hours after the 49-66 Mets dealt numerous players away in return for minor-league prospects.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The team reportedly were in trade talks with the Connecticut Sun for Annesah Morrow before the forward got dealt to Toronto.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of deal
Verb
  • As Ford Field Park is being set up with fun rides, Dearborn residents are split over the new curfew rule.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now the county is split among three districts that extend outward like spokes into rural areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Dream guard Jordin Canada handed out her 227th assist of the season.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Not simply to attend career fairs or hand out brochures but to give students real exposure to industries, career paths and professionals.
    — Valerie Mcgehee, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand out

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“Meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meter. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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