MEASURES UP (TO) Synonyms: 17 Similar Words

measures up (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of measure up (to)

as in compares (with)

to come near or nearer to in character or quality he always worried about measuring up to his older brother

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Others respond with something that better approximates a real argument.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Standard time most closely approximates natural light, with the Sun directly overhead at or near noon.

— Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

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For Gen Z, the popularity of anxiety bags reflects a broader willingness to talk openly about mental health and find practical ways to help.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
This latest work reflects a broader effort in the field of precision medicine to unpack all the ways molecules — in blood vessels, muscles, the liver and other organs — respond to exercise, including different intensities.

— Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

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Rajic approaches sales as primarily a science, not an art, his former colleagues say.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Environmental conditions appear favorable for gradual strengthening during the next few days as the system approaches the Hawaiian Islands, the hurricane center said in an online forecast.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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