to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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But even if another team offers him a second year at money that isn’t astronomical, a strong case could be made for the Heat to match.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Liam Delap will look to match Palmer and Chelsea's offensive output.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The players were small and fast, with the quick footwork and breakaway speed to match.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The previous City Connect was designed with dark green pants to match the jerseys, but many players complained that the pants were too hot during day games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Liam Delap will look to match Palmer and Chelsea's offensive output.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The players were small and fast, with the quick footwork and breakaway speed to match.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The previous City Connect was designed with dark green pants to match the jerseys, but many players complained that the pants were too hot during day games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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