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
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
In Arizona, the trigger for the Medicaid expansion population activates when federal matching funds dip below 80%, which would be a significant blow to the Arizona program and could remove coverage for thousands of enrollees.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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
And so, Rihanna was the last to arrive at the Royal Albert Hall, dressed in a sculptural Christian Lacroix fall 2002 couture minidress cut from thick pelts of teal fuzz with a matching hat of Monsters, Inc.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
In Arizona, the trigger for the Medicaid expansion population activates when federal matching funds dip below 80%, which would be a significant blow to the Arizona program and could remove coverage for thousands of enrollees.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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
Adjective
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The post quickly drew responses from other travelers sharing similar frustrations.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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That highly unsuccessful move signalled a flood of similar picks-for-now-help moves designed to give the Oilers a stronger NHL team each fall.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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After marrying in 1953 in Golasecca, the pair worked on knits from the basement of their new home in Gallarate.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Greenland's area is more comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still slightly larger.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Airlines must maintain ventilation systems that supply about half a pound of fresh air per minute for each passenger – comparable to other public spaces.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mars is just one week away from tying Taylor Swift, who has led the tally for 36 frames throughout her nearly two-decade-long career.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
8 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
Adjective
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The table lamp adds an analogous touch by pairing colors that are next to each other on the color wheel: yellow and orange.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2025
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Top 10 Center Fielders There is no other MLB team in the Toronto media market, so Guerrero's situation will not be perfectly analogous to the precedents set by Soto and Ohtani.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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