Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured (up)
Verb
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Inside, dramatic interiors set the tone, matched by excellent service.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026 -
After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Meraj worked, a young man dressed in legal garb (black suit, white shirt) approached and ordered tea.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Umpires have approached Brian Utley at baseball tournaments, confusing him for the older Chase Utley.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, my conversations with Frank touched on topics ranging from specific projects to broader architectural questions.—
Rem Koolhaas,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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McCollum challenged the call and won; Fland had touched it last.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Measured (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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