as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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as in complementing
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in marrying
to give in marriage
they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family
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as in meeting
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of matching
Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Scherzer and Verlander once had matching contracts with an annual value of $43.4 million, thanks to the largesse of Mets owner Steve Cohen, but will have to settle for much less even if minor bidding wars erupt over their services.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Other photos included the bunch walking arm-in-arm through Disneyland, posing in front of a Star Wars display and wearing matching orange shades.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Chelsea retain matching rights on any offers from rival clubs for Guehi, so will still be well positioned to contend for his signature in the summer of 2025.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Scherzer and Verlander once had matching contracts with an annual value of $43.4 million, thanks to the largesse of Mets owner Steve Cohen, but will have to settle for much less even if minor bidding wars erupt over their services.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
What To Know Since reaching a peak in the number of policyholders in the fall of 2023 and becoming Florida's largest property insurance provider, Citizens has been trying to drop off policies, matching policyholders with fiscally sound private insurers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Other photos included the bunch walking arm-in-arm through Disneyland, posing in front of a Star Wars display and wearing matching orange shades.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
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Later, just as the idea of ‘right of soil’ was turned against the Brits in North America, a similar reversal of fortunes took place in the European colonies to the south.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the adaptation of James Graham’s love-letter play to the England national soccer team Dear England is expected to shoot this summer despite facing similar funding issues, with Sony, which owns Dear England producer Left Bank, understood to be deficit financing.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
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Christine has found a new partner, marrying David Woolley in 2023 and moving to Utah.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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By marrying intention with strategy, GitaPR crafts bespoke campaigns that resonate on a deeper level, transforming basic transactions into lasting relationships.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
2 Jan. 2025
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Buckle’s limited store count expansion to 445 locations by September 2024 (from 440 in 2021) has had a minimal impact on revenue growth, which is instead driven primarily by comparable store sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Mitchell, who is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 40 percent shooting from 3-point range, has comparable numbers to Garland but a much higher profile.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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With a second-quarter 3-pointer, Herro extended his career best streak of games with at least one 3-pointer to 69, tying Duncan Robinson’s franchise record, a record set in 2021.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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New York’s analogous legislation targeted algorithms that recommend content to kids, presumably to reduce the allure of these platforms.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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Such tests can offer a far more scientific way of checking a person's lineage, and new research suggests an analogous ancestry test for black holes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Various bills filed in Congress since Trump first announced his plans are more alike than not, but among the differences is the handling payroll taxes, including FICA, which helps fund Medicare and Social Security.—
Matthew Glowicki,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
TIME,
25 July 2024
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The 3-0 loss was the fourth successive season Villa had conceded three goals straight after Christmas, equalling an unwanted record which stretches back to the 1930s.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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In early 2024, a Delaware judge voided his 2018 deal to receive options equaling an additional 9% of Tesla—then worth about $56 billion.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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