to size

idiom

: to the specific size needed
The lumber can be cut to size.

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But when Foniadakis sat in on a company class to size up dancers for his new piece, Panek caught his eye. David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025 CEOs cling to size because empires feel safer. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The 17-inch deep pockets are true to size to cover her mattress topper and bed, and the appearance is synonymous with sumptuous bedding. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025 Beyond the look, the materials feel premium for the price point, and the sizing on the BB 4000 II runs true to size, offering comfort without losing that retro basketball shape. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to size

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“To size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20size. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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