SIZE UP Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

size up

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as in to rule (on)

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Recent Examples of size up Braun might be to size up to him occasionally, but not probably consistently enough for Denver to give up a switch every time. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Brown said Sochan immediately addresses size up front, giving the Knicks a bigger profile along the wings. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026 Get the Sizing Right Another way to get a full, luxurious look is to size up, Griffith says. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 This 24-foot string is perfect for front porches and patios with its heavy-duty Edison bulbs, and the set is on sale in every size up to 48 feet for larger backyards. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for size up

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hear

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Imagine the outrage if Smith heard someone question how far an NFL team could go with a Black quarterback, Black head coach and Black general manager.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Commissioners also changed the sound levels from 55 decibels to 65 DBA, a measurement used to measure sound at how humans hear the noise.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

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