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Recent Examples of size up
For an oversized look, opt for one size up, and pair it with the brand’s matching cargo pants, biker shorts, or your favorite pair of leggings.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Reviewers have also pointed out that the style runs small, so size up for best results.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 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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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Reviewers have also pointed out that the style runs small, so size up for best results.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 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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Expect to continue hearing rumors about Swinney moving forward this season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Raleigh walked outside his home after hearing Chastain throwing rocks at his garage.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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