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Recent Examples of size up
Some reviewers mentioned that the dress runs small, so size up for a more comfy fit.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 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
Just keep in mind that the material doesn’t have stretch to it, so choose your accurate size or size up for comfort.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Harrison recommends a size up in these for maximum comfort.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Brown said Sochan immediately addresses size up front, giving the Knicks a bigger profile along the wings.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Kids’ clothes for the next size up?
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The midsize truck category, which is the next size up from compacts like the Maverick, is ruled by none other than the Toyota Tacoma.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 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
Just keep in mind that the material doesn’t have stretch to it, so choose your accurate size or size up for comfort.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Harrison recommends a size up in these for maximum comfort.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Brown said Sochan immediately addresses size up front, giving the Knicks a bigger profile along the wings.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Kids’ clothes for the next size up?
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The midsize truck category, which is the next size up from compacts like the Maverick, is ruled by none other than the Toyota Tacoma.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for size up
hear
Verb
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Try to do it in advance so that the conversation can be heard as a request to plan, rather than a demand for course correction.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The disease left her unable to hear much of anything, including conversation.—
Bob Brody,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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