as in compares (with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
he always worried about measuring up to his older brother
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Lennox perfectly approximates Franklin’s confidence and repose on the cover of her latest album, Vacancy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026 -
Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other vendors prepare street food that reflects the diversity of the San Fernando Valley, and live entertainment from local bands ties it all together, making the Encino Farmers Market a joyous ritual.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
26 May 2026
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De Rycker argued that Perceptic’s approach reflects a broader pattern in enterprise AI, in which platforms increasingly unify workflows and data across multiple departments rather than offering standalone tools.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Showrunner Oren Uziel, whose credits include 22 Jump Street and The Cloverfield Paradox, approaches this premise by hurling noir clichés and superhero clichés into the same sack and shaking vigorously until everything becomes a blur of familiar shapes.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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The actor then approaches the crowd to sign various items held out in front of him.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Measures up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measures%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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