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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  1. approximates
  2. reflects
  3. approaches
Verb
  • 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
Definition of approximates
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  • The choice, as Asli Pelit writes, reflects not only the show’s new storyline but also the sport’s changing reality.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflects
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  • The threat of storms continues Tuesday as a front approaches the Philadelphia area.
    — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise approaches its cybersecurity solution development through the lens of resilience.
    — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of approaches
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“Measures up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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