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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Perry wore the shimmering dress with layered huggie earrings, clear pointed-toe pumps, and a matching chrome manicure.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
His eight blocks were two short of matching his career high.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Snag these Adidas three-stripe fleece pants for over 50 percent off, or this airport-friendly matching Automet sweatsuit, $14 off.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Perry wore the shimmering dress with layered huggie earrings, clear pointed-toe pumps, and a matching chrome manicure.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
The money was raised through local events, such as the fair, with supermarket Meijer South Haven matching the donations.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
His eight blocks were two short of matching his career high.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
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Tragically, other autistic children, particularly Black autistic boys, have experienced similar fatal encounters.Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mobile payment has also been found to affect spending in a similar way to using credit or debit cards.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The best presents are those that bring us joy, sustenance and value over the long-term, complementing the sugar rush of short-term price spikes.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The musical production and vocal performance of both artists manage to capture the romantic essence of the song, perfectly complementing its relaxed vibe.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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Journeys with Purpose, the conservation travel specialist, is seeking to do good from the trend by marrying travel to remote spots with some of the world’s most advanced conservation projects.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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That didn’t make the path to marrying the love of his life less complicated, with the demons of his past, especially his years in the Marines, often getting in the way.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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The red-and-gold are in the middle of three football games in 11 days, a feat that might be comparable to the singer doing six shows in seven days in Los Angeles in August 2023.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, comparable yields of municipal bonds are currently and should remain, very attractive to investors.Kevin Mahn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The fourth line created a huge Jared Spurgeon tying goal and the third line, centered by Khusnutdinov, helped create Brock Faber’s tie-breaking third-period goal.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, none of those incidents featured an investigation factually analogous to the Storm’s, i.e. one initiated by a team due to complaints of harassing conduct by coaches against players.Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Exposure of the photoresist on wafers was commonly accomplished at the time by a process analogous to photographic contact printing.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
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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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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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Employers can receive a credit equaling 50% of the payments made to an eligible employee’s loan, up to a maximum credit of $2,625 per employee per year.Gabby DeBenedictis, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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