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barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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On the convention floor, I ran into Andy Levin, who is something of a local political barometer with his own ideas about where the Democrats should go.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Monitoring West Texas crude oil is essential because it serves as a key barometer for both global economic activity and inflation trends.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

It will serve as a barometer of what will happen across the rest of the central belt.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The Fed views the PCE index as the most accurate barometer of U.S. inflation trends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The first warning he had that there was trouble ahead came when he glanced into the Wasp’s cabin and observed that the barometer had fallen sharply.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White




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