measure (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (up)
Verb
  • From sleek and silky cooling quilts to vintage-style sets complete with matching shams, these cooling bedding finds are ideal for every season and every budget.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The Patriots announced after the game that Maye matched a feat by Tom Brady.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In weighing the kind of long-term commitment Tucker will be seeking, Hoyer acknowledged the Cubs have operated cautiously while approaching the expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement, which runs through the 2026 season.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • As the colder months approach across the United States, dog owners should be mindful of changing weather conditions and adjust their pet care routines accordingly.
    Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Do not touch those children, and do not touch Maeve!
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Danielle's content has touched on her shift from a job in corporate America to her space in the lifestyle influencer world.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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