to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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Matsuyama will be looking to match Justin Thomas’ 2017 Hawaii sweep by winning both The Sentry and the Sony Open.
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Dennis Esser, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
But is the idea legitimate that a coach’s timeline needs to match the GM’s?
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjust the speed to match your level of stress—slower taps can be calming, while quicker taps may feel more energizing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
If the Panthers choose not to match the offer sheet, the opposing team will obtain the player but will be forced to give up the value of the tender to the Panthers.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dennis Esser, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
But is the idea legitimate that a coach’s timeline needs to match the GM’s?
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjust the speed to match your level of stress—slower taps can be calming, while quicker taps may feel more energizing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
If the Panthers choose not to match the offer sheet, the opposing team will obtain the player but will be forced to give up the value of the tender to the Panthers.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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