MEASURE UP (TO) Synonyms: 17 Similar Words

measure up (to)

verb

Definition of measure up (to)

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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This kind of beauty has nothing to do with perfection, which is distributed so arbitrarily and approximated so gracelessly.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Most debates assume intelligence is fundamentally computational, that scaling models will approximate more of what human beings do and that the primary questions ahead involve productivity, regulation and ethics.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of approximate

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Interviews with a dozen Republican voters at a campaign event last week in north Georgia reflected a mix of confidence, doubt and resignation about Collins’ chances.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of reflect

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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
As his debut album approaches its one-year anniversary, Mason’s been feeling introspective about his career and the project.

— Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of approach

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The Marlins, whose fifth straight loss matched their season high, closed the gap to 8-6 in the ninth inning thanks to Griffin Conine’s three-run homer, his seventh, off Craig Yoho.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Perez now sits just two homers shy of matching Hall of Famer George Brett.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2026

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