measured (up)

verb

Definition of measured (up)next
past tense of measure (up)
as in came (to)

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  1. matched
  2. approached
  3. touched
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  • The ticket matched four of the white balls and the gold Mega Ball on Tuesday, July 21, to score $10,000, according to the Idaho Lottery.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The opportunity to earn an illiquidity premium has value only when it is matched with realistic cash-flow planning, appropriate reserve levels and a clear understanding of investor time horizons.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of matched
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  • When officers approached the vehicle, the man pulled a handgun and officers fired on him, Garcia said.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Yet as noon approached, even that wasn’t drawing Argentine guests.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of approached
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  • The Morning Show star was touched after Cox shared a celebratory photo dump on July 21 revealing that her upcoming film Evil Genius had scored a big honor.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • Content Volume Is Outpacing Visibility Bynder’s 2026 State of DAM research found that three-quarters of content is now AI-touched, with near-universal use expected within 12 months.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of touched
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“Measured (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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