as in to rule (on)
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Recent Examples of size up
Once inside the castle, the players size up their competition before Alan calls them to the roundtable to make his official traitor selections.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Available in seven colors and sizes up to 3XL, this puffer coat also comes with a removable faux fur hood, multiple interior and exterior pockets, and a button and zipper front closure for extra warmth.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Time to start sizing up the New York Islanders’ trade options with 51 days until the trade deadline.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Available in seven colors and sizes up to 3XL, this puffer coat also comes with a removable faux fur hood, multiple interior and exterior pockets, and a button and zipper front closure for extra warmth.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Time to start sizing up the New York Islanders’ trade options with 51 days until the trade deadline.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for size up
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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