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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
  • Catnip for film-geek conversation, but rarely does a movie arrive that approximates an answer.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • If Ambrosio’s ring is a high-quality natural diamond, Rakholia approximates that it would be valued somewhere between $2,800,000 to $5,100,000 depending on factors like cut and clarity.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of approximates
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  • In between the swaggering pronouncements, Jaggseer waxes poetic about dusty roads and Chevy trucks and reflects on humble beginnings and hard work.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Alo’s physical retail expansion also reflects a clear brand strategy.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reflects
Verb
  • This question can reveal how a provider approaches expectations.
    — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In the data, as the universe approaches 2 billion to 3 billion years of age, the little red dots seem to vanish — preliminary evidence that little red dots, as black hole stars, might really be a puberty-like phase for many supermassive black holes.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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