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 an effort to truly stop the bullying, Disley approached school administrators.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • According to the most optimistic forecasts, at its brightest later this month, comet Lemmon is projected to possibly approach +3 magnitude (such a brightness is comparable to the star Megrez, the star in the Big Dipper that joins the handle with the bowl).
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The results of all those frames are beguiling slow-motion shots that show just how close riders’ body parts are to touching the pavement while leaning during turns.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The brand’s hybrid model also allows customers to customize rugs and view real-time pricing online, then step into showrooms to touch and feel the rugs, receive personalized advice and procure samples to experience back in their home.
    Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 6 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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