MEASURES UP (TO) Synonyms: 17 Similar Words

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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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

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Instead, the board has characterized the revisions as an effort to modernize its regulations and ensure the language reflects its long-standing philosophy that people should not be defined solely by their incarceration.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Patron 100 reflects a growing consumer interest in transparent production methods and high-quality ingredients.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
The man then approaches the stage, leaving Barrymore and Rapp visibly confused.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

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