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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Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Some bakers find that adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk approximates buttermilk’s acidity adequately for their uses.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The wave of towers reflects growing demand for luxury real estate and signals Miami’s ambitions as a global city, developers say.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Each edition reflects the voice and perspective of the person writing it.—
Angela Fritz,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Argentine forward Lucas Boye approaches the game in a similarly powerful fashion for Alaves.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Smith said the travel board work will increase as election day approaches on May 5.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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