measure (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (up)
Verb
  • The biggest question mark would be matching Durant's massive salary.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Their best at any position or role is matched fairly well by other powers in the West.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After an hour spent watching her team practice in late fall 2024, Chiles approached Coach McDonald.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In a recent video shared by the shelter, Shawn lit up as a volunteer approached his kennel.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Metcalf touched Anthony, who then told Metcalf to punch him and see what happens, the witness said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The conversation also touched on the concerns raised by Republican Senator Thom Tillis about the immediate economic pain farmers are experiencing, particularly in sectors like soybeans.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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