How to Use size up in a Sentence

size up

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• The top four teams in the East all boast great size up front.
  — Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2023
• In the sixth inning, Tatis sized up a drive from Michael Siani.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2023
• Cons There aren’t half sizes, but our tester sized up and found a good fit.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
• To get her slouchy look on top, size up in the jacket and add a belt — so chic!
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
• Repot the tree to the next size up when the roots outgrow the container.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
• Note that some shoppers said these shrink in the wash, so be sure to buy a size up or hand wash.
  — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
• The dress is available in 25 colors, like black, army green, and hot pink, and comes in sizes up to XXL.
  — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
• This bra comes in six colors and is available in band sizes up to 38 and cup sizes up to DD.
  — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
• Available in sizes up to XXL, the shirt has a comfortable roomy fit that won't cling to you.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 30 Apr. 2023
• So let’s size up the Week 1 matchups and rank the Top 5 Survivor Pool selections.
  — Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022
• These pants run small, so think about ordering the next size up.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
• H&M Move swiftly on the bulk pants and onesies, and buy extra pairs in one size up.
  — Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2023
• My pulse quickened, my cheeks felt flushed, and my eyes were desperate to dart and size up the pot.
  — Idrees Kahloon, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
• What to Consider Taller guys may find the length slightly cropped — in which case, size up.
  — Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
• The kids sat on the ground chatting, and Robinson sized up the situation.
  — David Waldstein, New York Times, 6 July 2023
• Fit is easy in this case, simply size up as needed and embrace the oversize look once the bump is gone.
  — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022
• Word to the wise: these high-rise shorts run small and feature a non-stretch fabric, so play it safe by sizing up.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023
• When in doubt, size up; most dogs are not bothered by a little extra bed around them.
  — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
• Note that a few reviewers suggest sizing up since the waist can run a bit small.
  — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
• Coat a plastic plant saucer (ours is 13 inches; size up as needed) with blue spray-paint.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
• The calzone-style items now are back to their original 10-inch size up from 8 inches.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022
• The sleeves were designed extra-long so tall gentlemen don't have to size up for the perfect sleeve fit.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
• The trio of tentacles includes three sizes up to 6 feet, each with its own air pump, and light up from within with bright LEDs.
  — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
• Just keep in mind that this dress is popular, so make sure to scoop your color and size up quickly.
  — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
• At a crucial moment, Mansell (Boyd Holbrook) sizes up the now middle-aged Givens.
  — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 17 July 2023
• Keep in mind, the shoes only come in whole sizes, so Oofos recommends ordering a half-size up.
  — Sarah Edlin, Health, 14 Feb. 2023
• To note: the brand recommends sizing up half a size for optimal fit.
  — Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
• Given the rounded toe box, the brand recommends going a half size up to give your feet a tad more wiggle room.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
• But Take Note: The shoes tend to run small, so pay close attention to the size chart and consider ordering one size up.
  — Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 27 July 2023
• Just note that because of that, the material is prone to shrinkage so the brand recommends sizing up for the best fit.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024