measure (up)

verb

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

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  1. match
  2. approach
  3. touch
Verb
  • Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
    — Paul Durica, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Here, the brown cat-eye base matches the drink's dark color, while black tiger stripes add that bubbly, playful finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of match
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  • The Forest Service began increasingly approaching the tribe for help.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Messi and the team also celebrated by hugging one another and approaching fans in the stands, waving and cheering with them.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Usually, this means consuming the affected food or drink directly, or touching something contaminated and then touching your mouth without washing your hands.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Place a medium heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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