Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring (up)
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Heading into 2026 the Red Sox look capable of at least matching last year’s club, which finished third in the AL East, made the playoffs and lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the attack, suspects were identified approaching the yellow line in southern Khan Younis and were deemed a threat to the troops.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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At one point, Woods tapped the back of his head, signaling that the seal was approaching.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are shareable recipes, naturally, but also touching dedications to her family and anecdotes about the parties of her youth.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Picture this, Boyle says, like the points of two ice cream cones touching each other, with their contact representing the big bang.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Measuring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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