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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures (up)
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As totality approaches and the moon dims, binoculars will reveal variations in color and texture.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Still, critics argue the retraction underscores the need for careful reexamination as the agency approaches a 2026 deadline to review glyphosate’s safety.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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There are multiple social media accounts on several platforms with a username that matches the gunman's name.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Willard had also marveled on Saturday night that Pitino, 73, found a player who matches his intensity in senior forward/center Zuby Ejiofor.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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At night, Elizaga hands over control of the Mirador space to chef Diego Muñoz for his Peruvian dinner concept Puna, where ceviche and oysters kick off a potentially long and always fabulous meal that touches bone marrow, chicken and prawn escabeche, and some seriously succulent pork belly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Despite barbecue in the name, the dish never touches a grill.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Measures (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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