size up

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Recent Examples of size up 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 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
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hear
Verb
  • Explosions were heard in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media reported.
    Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Decisions on matters such as war, citizenship, exile and capital punishment were made in the assemblies and courts, where citizens heard contending speeches and voted immediately afterwards.
    Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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