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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The move reflects a growing trend among companies to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and heightened scrutiny of food additives.—
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Ma, who has an MBA, also reflects on the gap between how the tech and business worlds discuss artificial intelligence versus his peers in the arts.—
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As the nation approaches its 250th birthday next year, the National Archives has mounted its first display of the entire Constitution.—
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As the nation approaches the 2026 midterm elections, these developments could have significant implications for the political climate.—
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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