measure (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (up)
Verb
  • One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Still, the company reported a $110 million net loss for that same period, due in large part to spending of $90 million on research and development, approaching the $107 million spent on R&D for all of 2024.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Because at the end of the day, pixels may reach us, but print touches us.
    Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Armed with small handheld RFID readers, thieves can wirelessly scan credit cards or passports from a short distance to capture chip data and clone cards without ever touching your wallet.
    Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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