measures (up)

Definition of measures (up)next
present tense third-person singular of measure (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures (up)
Verb
  • As their mission approaches, the Artemis 2 astronauts recently entered a pre-mission quarantine to ensure their health and readiness ahead of launch.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Judaism approaches these moments with deep sensitivity, offering guidance not to judge or criticize, but to bring dignity, comfort, and peace—to the soul of the departed and to those left behind.
    Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The decision matches a move by Harvard University last year to broaden educational affordability.
    Jordan Erb, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The audio and video quality of the film matches the raw power of the music from beloved rock bands who were in their prime, or in the case of Beck and Foo Fighters, in their infancy.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The accord, which touches 2 billion people, came after nearly two decades of negotiations.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The accord, which touches 2 billion people, followed nearly two decades of negotiations.
    Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Measures (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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