as in to come (to)
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure (up)
Verb
-
Deschanel modeled a tweed minidress with matching tights, a top handle purse and platform mary janes, evoking 1960s fashion trends.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Consider matching metals throughout the room for cohesiveness in your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The girl had seen police approach her father in the street outside their safe house in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and ran to confront them.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
-
Both Democrats and Republicans have broadly agreed that the current immigration system is in need of reform, though approaches to the issue vary widely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The police chief touched the gun and his wife’s body shortly after the shot was fired.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Thesaurus Entries Near measure (up)
Cite this Entry
“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share