as in to compare (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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His game approximates that of Parker’s more than any other Spur since the French Hall of Famer left the team in 2019.—
Mike Monroe,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025 -
There is no approximating the time since Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL — an injury that prevented him from playing in last season’s Super Bowl.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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At a Newsweek Horizons event in December, a panel of experts reflected on the last round of U.N. talks in Busan, South Korea, and what's at stake in the next negotiations.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The dress reflected the light, and mirrored the backdrop of the film, and the mood of its characters.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hemsley—McGowan’s wife’s cousin—had launched a clothing company shortly after starting college at Utah State University in 2015 and approached McGowan as an investor.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stone paired the look with matching burgundy satin sandals from the brand and also wore Louis Vuitton High Jewelry pieces from the Deep Time collection.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kardashian then reunited with her pal Lauren Sánchez, and the two giggled over their matching bridal-esque white gowns, showering each other with compliments.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Measure up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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