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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Lennox perfectly approximates Franklin’s confidence and repose on the cover of her latest album, Vacancy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026 -
Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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That reflects confidence in the target market, the quality of the asset, and the level of competition among buyers.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Why China is part of the conversation The initiative also reflects growing concern in Washington over global battery supply chains.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The gap between the two now approaches levels last seen when the coronavirus pandemic upended the world, Morgan Stanley said in a note.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Afterward, Roseman approaches, shaking his head.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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