size up

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for size up
hear
Verb
  • The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Trying to exonerate herself, Erin lays out this confusing defense about how her makeup guy heard about Sai’s divorce at a beauty event.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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