measures (up)

present tense third-person singular of measure (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures (up)
Verb
  • As an officer approaches the women, Flanagan requests him to turn off his body camera.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The Block Island Ferry approaches a Rhode Island harbor on a bright day with a calm sea.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This has led Alonso to give him playing time in all three La Liga matches so far, but a total of 22 minutes (and that coming at a time when Bellingham and Camavinga aren’t available) doesn’t seem to promise much for the season ahead.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The one who matches Wade’s description right down to his wavy brown hair and pure blue eyes.
    Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The concept touches on many of the topics driving political debate across the United States, from criminal justice reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion to affirmative action and immigration.
    John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • These touches not only boost revenue but also reduce manual effort.
    William Jones, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Measures (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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