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Recent Examples of size up
Sizes for the collection range from XS to XL, though Adore Me offers many of its other pieces in plus sizes up to 4X.
For Woods, the Soft Touch campaign wasn’t just about wearing loungewear on set.
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Sarah Jones, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This versatile jute rug in any size up to 4x6' is far under $500 this Labor Day weekend.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Ashcraft, who checks in at 6-foot-1 and 250 pounds, gives the team some size up front; so does the 210-pound Avelar.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The large downward revision indicating that the company has not been able to accurately size up demand.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Jones, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This versatile jute rug in any size up to 4x6' is far under $500 this Labor Day weekend.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Ashcraft, who checks in at 6-foot-1 and 250 pounds, gives the team some size up front; so does the 210-pound Avelar.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The large downward revision indicating that the company has not been able to accurately size up demand.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for size up
hear
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Sirianni heard the questions and thought Brown’s composure was an example for teammates and even kids watching.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The justices will hear arguments in December.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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