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size up

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Definition of size upnext
as in to rule (on)

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Recent Examples of size up Abdul-Mateen would next find out that Kingsley has his own scrupulous process for sizing up his collaborators. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 Here’s how a few leading voices in sports sized up the scene so far. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 May 2026 This 24-foot string is perfect for front porches and patios with its heavy-duty Edison bulbs, and the set is on sale in every size up to 48 feet for larger backyards. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Get the Sizing Right Another way to get a full, luxurious look is to size up, Griffith says. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for size up
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  • After the run that Lisa couldn’t complete, Whitney tracks her down at the bottom of the mountain to officially apologize for her drunken tirade against her at that drag brunch, and against all odds, Lisa is fully ready to hear her out.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company is increasingly treating ordinary-looking eyewear as a platform for computing, AI, communication, and now hearing assistance.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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