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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In the others, researchers cranked up the heat in greenhouses, approximating the effects of global warming.—
Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Rather, the league will enter a period of status quo that approximates normal working conditions.—
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According to Qu, the version shown now reflects those iterations and signals readiness for a broader launch.—
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Over the course of the season, Tommy and his father slowly tighten their bond, a process punctuated with darkly comic lines that both puncture and reflect Thornton’s and Elliott’s undeniable chemistry and gravitas.—
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Six days afterward, a person in a truck that looked similar to the suspect’s vehicle fled, and successfully eluded police, when a BART officer approached, authorities said.—
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Footage of the incidents show agents swarming vehicles, smashing windows and trying to pry open car doors within seconds of approaching drivers.—
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Style them with a comfortable long-sleeve shirt or your best lived-in hoodie, or create your own loungewear set by adding Spanx’s matching Half Zip, Turtleneck, or Crewneck Tunic.—
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Away from the cameras, Matt and Luciana have remained committed to their decades-long romance, including seeing each other in the middle of projects, attending red carpet events and getting matching tattoos.—
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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 16 Jan. 2026.
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