Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures (up)
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This comet approaches the sun almost as closely as Earth does.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Impact on leaf season This government shutdown comes as Western North Carolina approaches peak leaf season — the region’s busiest economic quarter of the year.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That's certainly the case with this ultra-powerful gaming portable, but the cost matches its capabilities.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Without a win at St James’ Park in their last three visits, Arteta’s players could not feed into the hectic nature of Newcastle matches in the past.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shen notes that gonorrhea can also spread to the eyes if a person touches them after making contact with infected areas, leading to redness, pain and discharge.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The doc briefly touches on the importance to Ozzy of reuniting with Black Sabbath during his final show after he was originally fired from the band in 1979 due to his substance abuse issues.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Measures (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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