measuring (up)

present participle of measure (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring (up)
Verb
  • Finish with a cognac suede belt to add texture to the look while matching the gold buckles on your flats.
    Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Exclusivo Mezcla Reversible Lightweight Quilt Set The Exclusivo Mezcla Quilt Bedding Set includes a reversible quilt and two matching pillow shams to tie the look together.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hurricane Kiko slowly approaching Hawaii Hurricane Kiko will be closely watched for up to 10 days, AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish said.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Tips for flood weather Officials offered the following tips for residents to prepare for approaching storms and potential flooding threats.
    Staff reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rafael Nadal was famous for pulling at his shorts, tucking his hair behind his ears, and touching his nose, for example, while Serena Williams was known to bounce her ball a specific number of times (five on the first serve, and two on the second).
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And also as an only child that's touching to see them together.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Measuring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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