match up to

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: to be equal to : to succeed in providing (what was promised or expected)
The concert didn't match up to our expectations.

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Interestingly, Samsung’s pre-release discount doesn’t quite match up to last year’s offer, which might be a sign of the RAM crisis hitting Samsung’s deals. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Your employer might offer a full match up to 3% of your salary, then move to a partial match of 50 cents for every dollar on the next 2%. Trina Paul,dan Avery, CNBC, 10 July 2026 However, always make sure to immediately point out if your hair does not match up to your expectations, or if there was something wrong with the service. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Designed strictly for first-time players, this introductory promotion grants a $20 bonus just for signing up and making a minimum deposit of $10, alongside a 100% first deposit match up to $100. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for match up to

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“Match up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/match%20up%20to. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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