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barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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It will serve as a barometer of what will happen across the rest of the central belt.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Catholics have long served as a barometer of acceptance for newcomers and the working class.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The latter seems to be the best financial barometer of the state of the crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Weaker consumer confidence tallies with the worsening of sentiment among German firms, as shown by the Ifo Institute’s barometer on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“It works just like a real barometer: When the pressure drops, the weather is going to change. The TGB is in your solar plexus. You feel the pressure drop in your gut.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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