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Recent Examples of size up
Cloud sized up the young star, reached in and swiped the ball away as time expired.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
However, investors will be keen to hear how the Fed's sizing up President Donald Trump's tariffs and their effect on inflation and the economy.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Former Husky Morgan Tuck, the CT Sun’s GM, sized up the challenge waiting Bueckers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
Pro tip: go one size up for the top to achieve a loose, more fashion-forward fit.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
However, investors will be keen to hear how the Fed's sizing up President Donald Trump's tariffs and their effect on inflation and the economy.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Former Husky Morgan Tuck, the CT Sun’s GM, sized up the challenge waiting Bueckers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
Pro tip: go one size up for the top to achieve a loose, more fashion-forward fit.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for size up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for size up
hear
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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