measure (up)

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Verb
  • Reinvention begins where your daily life finally matches you.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
  • That kept him from matching his highest score in the PGA Championship.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Beyond emotional support, many patients also need guidance on lifestyle habits after starting treatment—including how to approach to diet and nutrition, Rariy said.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
  • Another photo showed Andrew touching the woman’s abdomen.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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