as in to compare (with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
he always worried about measuring up to his older brother
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While the State Department has not disclosed official figures, a review by Inside Higher Ed approximates 1,700 visas have been revoked, including 18 at Florida International University, where Rubio himself once taught a political science class.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
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Commonsense reasoning, while partially approximated in large language models, is often brittle or overly literal, failing to capture the tacit knowledge humans rely on instinctively.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This competence is rooted in the brand’s history as a pioneer in titanium and ceramic watches and reflected in the choice of Ceratanium® as a case material for two of the new watches.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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They are based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, a car now approaching the end of its life cycle.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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As the sky darkened and duck calls filled the sky, their number appeared as a shadowed cloud approaching the rice fields.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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None of it matched the man serving life in prison for the crime.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The neutral colors match everything, but the playful pattern still makes a statement.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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“Measure up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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