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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For some Lincoln residents, however, the vandalism reflects broader concerns about how the technology is being used.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Premier League’s managerial revolution Nine new managers begin this Premier League campaign, an unprecedented number that reflects the change in playing styles in the division and a move away from Guardiola-style football.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from the deer, never feed or touch them and if one approaches you to put food and packaging out of sight and move away slowly and calmly.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Once there, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf watch as the butterfly approaches the outstretched hand of a woman whose face is obscured, before the ominous presence crushes it in her hands.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

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