as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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1
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
Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Style the adorable pink Waffle Wide-leg PJ Pants with the matching Waffle PJ Tank Top for a sleek cotton set for just $34 total, or wear the Softest Modal PJ Pants in leopard print with a relaxed black tee for a versatile look, now under $40.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Clothing matching what the suspect was wearing during the incident was also recovered from his room, the outlet reported.
—Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
As a bonus, Cadillac gave the CT4-V Blackwing both automatic rev-matching and shift-without-lift technology.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Style the adorable pink Waffle Wide-leg PJ Pants with the matching Waffle PJ Tank Top for a sleek cotton set for just $34 total, or wear the Softest Modal PJ Pants in leopard print with a relaxed black tee for a versatile look, now under $40.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Pair it with matching black or nude heels for a neutral color scheme, or use your shoes to make a statement with a pop of color in a spring wedding guest look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Clothing matching what the suspect was wearing during the incident was also recovered from his room, the outlet reported.
—Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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The flight instructor had more than 800 hours in total of civilian flight experience and had flown 140 hours in helicopters similar to the one that crashed.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The chamber is also backing another idea Mayor Vince Lago recently proposed — a plan to potentially charge commercial property owners across the Gables a beautification fee, except for those on Miracle Mile and Giralda, which already have a similar fee in place.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The intent is to help clients stay grounded and prepared as decisions progress, complementing the legal work without overshadowing it.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, for her 2011 wedding to Prince William, the Cartier Halo Tiara offered a notably understated and modern take on royal bridal jewelry, perfectly complementing the elegant refinement of Kate’s Alexander McQueen gown.—
Eloise Moran,
InStyle,
31 Mar. 2026
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Robert became a corporate lawyer, marrying the philosopher and Publicis advertising heiress Élisabeth Bleustein-Blanchet, but later shifted his focus to criminal defense.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Following Armstrong's arrest, La Porte County Clerk Heather Stevens filed a motion to prevent him from ever marrying the unnamed woman, a 22-year-old with multiple disabilities, per CBS affiliate WSBT 22.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Monahan reveals the song was a story about meeting his wife, Amber.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The item has not been approved or denied and will be on the agenda for the Board of Estimates meeting on April 15.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many of Mecklenburg County’s top officials make similar or better money than those doing comparable jobs in other parts of the state and country.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dell’s total headcount fell roughly 10%, or about 11,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, according to its 10-K filing, which is the third consecutive year of comparable declines.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The street-level outpost of the famed Champs d’Elysee bistro, Fouquet’s restaurant is a destination in itself, with signature red and black bar mirroring its Paris (and Louvre Abu Dhabi) counterpart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During an exchange with Sauer, Kavanaugh pointed to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, noting that Congress adopted language mirroring the Constitution’s citizenship clause decades after the Supreme Court’s ruling in the.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Raygan Kirk made 28 saves, allowing only Fanuza Kadirova's tying goal late in the first period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because on a night the Celtics shot 21 of 44 on 3-pointers, the Heat countered at 24 of 47 from beyond the arc, tying the franchise record for 3-pointers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The public nuisance theory in the New Mexico case is designed to produce an analogous structural outcome for social media.—
Carolina Rossini,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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Beitler sees scrolling on TikTok as analogous to surfing TV channels.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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