as in to compare (with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
he always worried about measuring up to his older brother
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That’s far too coarse to simulate the climate effect of individual clouds and trees, so modelers instead find mathematical shortcuts that approximate those effects.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025 -
For Woodin, the dream is to build an inner model that truly approximates V and therefore includes all the large cardinals.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
20 June 2025
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That’s why employers must take the lead—not only in setting clear expectations around AI skills, but in ensuring that their hiring and training practices reflect the current educational landscape.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Kesha’s latest album, Period—out this Independence Day—reflects her new freedom.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The accident comes as the gallery approaches its 10-year anniversary season of celebration, kicking off in August with its annual Fashion Meets Art event and culminating Oct. 10.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys are less than a month away from departing for Oxnard, Calif., for training camp, as the Brian Schottenheimer era approaches its official beginning on July 21.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning the first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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This season, the brand stuck to the classics: silk lounge sets were paired with black one-pieces, and bikinis were matched with flowy skirts and pants.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Measure up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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