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, 18 Feb. 2025
For their first appearance, Ronan met the moment in a navy blue draped Louis Vuitton two-piece, while Lowden coordinated in a matching navy tuxedo with black lapels.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 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
Witherspoon added her own personal flair to the look in true Elle Woods fashion, accessorizing the ankle-length black coat with gold hoops, burgundy heels, and a matching red purse.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
For their first appearance, Ronan met the moment in a navy blue draped Louis Vuitton two-piece, while Lowden coordinated in a matching navy tuxedo with black lapels.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Though these drinks are exiting stage left, there are drinks with similar tastes and flavors that will remain.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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For similar taxpayers living in the United States, the numbers are $50,000 and $75,000, respectively.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 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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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
Adjective
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That slightly positive metric ended eight consecutive quarters of comparable sales declines.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Still, whether productions opt to shoot in California at historically comparable levels will depend on changes to the program outside of the increase to its cap.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 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
Adjective
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In a typical breeding pair, one bird has two copies of the standard version, analogous to the XX genotype in humans.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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For example, the ocean being an extension of our lungs, also the tides, the currents as kind of analogous to a circulatory system, circulating the nutrients around the body of the Earth, etc.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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