Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures (up)
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The California governor’s race remains characterized by chaos and low voter engagement despite significant scandals and drama, with widespread indecision affecting both parties as election day approaches less than 50 days away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026 -
In ominous voiceover, Sam feels her bile rising as Hathaway’s Mary approaches after a decade-long estrangement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Syna World’s logo is debossed onto the lateral heel in gold, which matches the tongue branding, lace dubrae and metal lace tips.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing matches the Santa Lucia Highlands Gals for its unique combination of more than 40 stellar wineries pouring pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, all from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and stellar chefs from the Monterey area.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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There have been a handful of stylistic variations on the Spirit Adrift formula over the years, and Infinite Illumination touches on most of them.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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The six-week program is made up of three tiers depending on age and experience, and touches a variety of fields, from health care to manufacturing, carpentry, and emerging tech, with at least 150 businesses taking part.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Measures (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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