Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured (up)
Verb
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Cotten, who had already established herself as a force vocally, stepped forward and matched him energy for energy, the two of them bouncing off each other with a kind of loose, joyful chaos.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The downpour surprised almost everyone, yet the day’s total rainfall matched the forecast—about two inches.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brockman’s wife, Anna, approached him at the office and pleaded with him to reconsider.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Within a couple of years, the Bee family was approached for brand deals.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Authorities urged anyone who touched or may have been bitten by this bat to call the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and immediately seek medical care.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The man hadn’t touched his vehicle before shots were fired, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Measured (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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