measure (up)

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Verb
  • Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
    Paul Durica, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Here, the brown cat-eye base matches the drink's dark color, while black tiger stripes add that bubbly, playful finish.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
    Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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