measure (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (up)
Verb
  • This one comes in the designer’s signature Check pattern in black, blue, and silver plus a floral White Flower Market design that matches its high tea kettle and dinner plate set.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Two tickets purchased in Georgia and two tickets bought in Illinois matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In weighing the kind of long-term commitment Tucker will be seeking, Hoyer acknowledged the Cubs have operated cautiously while approaching the expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement, which runs through the 2026 season.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • As the colder months approach across the United States, dog owners should be mindful of changing weather conditions and adjust their pet care routines accordingly.
    Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pack them in, but make sure they are spaced at least 1 inch apart and don't touch the sides of the containers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Indeed, on many occasions, Alarr forcefully touched Plaintiff without her consent during dry blocking of scenes.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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