Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring (up)
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The game could be categorized as a slugfest that showed both teams matching punch for punch, with Bishop Feehan (3-1) turning on the gas late and pulling away for the victory.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025 -
The matching underseat bag is ideal for tech, snacks, or your travel pillow.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Snippets of Dorothy in her shiny silver heels and blue gingham dress can be seen throughout the clip as Glind walks down the aisle in a long white wedding train approaching Prince Fiyero.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then at another point, Vincuillo got out his handgun and put the barrel of the gun touching her forehead, police said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Traditional burial practices that involve touching the body of the deceased should be avoided.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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