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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The production, cheekily titled Oldenburg Now, was shot in an office building across the street from festival headquarters, with staff hauling in houseplants to approximate a Vietnamese jungle.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
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For users interested in the look of a compact digital camera, Digi aims to approximate that aesthetic without the need for a separate device.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Luxury brands’ frustration with e-commerce reflects a broader trend in China.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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To tackle those challenges, Kassas and his colleagues use Doppler measurements of signal frequency changes that reflect satellite motions relative to the receiver, along with software algorithms to correct for timing errors.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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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
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Reinvention begins where your daily life finally matches you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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That kept him from matching his highest score in the PGA Championship.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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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 15 May. 2026.
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