measure (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (up)
Verb
  • Unlike last season, when the top-four seeds and first-round byes were reserved for conference champions, the top seeds will match the selection committee’s final rankings, with no regard to league affiliation.
    Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 27 May 2025
  • One set of trousers and underwear matched Mulcahy’s DNA, and the other matched Duffy’s, corroborating his confession.
    Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • As the wide-ranging conversation was approaching its end, Wood seized the opportunity to offer a long-overdue apology to Handler.
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
  • When he was pulled over, Wali slammed on the brakes, something the officer who initially approached Wali’s vehicle noted.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • Spot treating stains using bleach on white clothes should be done slowly, making sure the bleach is only touching the stain and not seeping through the fabric, or to other areas of the garment.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • Plus, vegetarians and vegans will appreciate that their food isn’t touching the same surface the meat is grilled on.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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