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measure (up)

verb

Definition of measure (up)next
as in to come (to)

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  1. match
  2. approach
  3. touch
Verb
  • The intimate setting was matched by a number of thoughtful details throughout the evening, including complimentary BonBon candy, popcorn, and commemorative showbills personally signed by Perez for attendees.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the car comes with exterior-matching leather and contrasting black hide for the fascia and doors.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of match
Verb
  • Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, states with error rates of 6% or higher must start paying a share of their residents’ food assistance in October 2027, a bill that for Florida could approach $1 billion a year.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The orbiter's science orbit circled Mars on an extreme path, approaching as close as 227 miles (365 kilometers) and extending as far out as 49,710 miles (80,000 km).
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her morning news briefing that experts had indicated that the hurricane was not likely to touch land.
    — DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Miley isn’t touching the most compelling corners of her story.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of touch
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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