size up

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Recent Examples of size up However, take it from a curvy girl—and customer reviews—this suit runs slightly small, so be sure to size up. Tessa Petak, InStyle, 22 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 The sequel, sizing up its protagonists and the direness of their professional circumstances, grants them some romantic redemption. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026 Braun might be to size up to him occasionally, but not probably consistently enough for Denver to give up a switch every time. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for size up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for size up
hear
Verb
  • Fedorov’s removal came as Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, with loud explosions heard in the Ukrainian capital just hours before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to arrive.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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