measuring (up)

present participle of measure (up)

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Verb
  • Swift wore a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress paired with matching yellow heels.
    Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
    Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • This was the first day the S & P 500 crossed above the 7500 threshold, touching a high of 7517.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 June 2026
  • Urban nature expert Derk Ehlert warned in a post on the city of Berlin website against approaching and touching the caterpillars or their nests.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
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“Measuring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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