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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Make your first deposit, and Underdog applies a 50 percent match up to $1,000 in bonus funds. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 And even what victories are won do not necessarily match up to the challenges that come our way in the future, because the situation is dynamic and ever evolving. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Plans range from $3 to $12 per month, with higher tiers unlocking a retirement account with an IRA match up to 3%, custodial accounts for kids and even checking and emergency savings. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Picking the right Mac Matte Lipstick from their range of more than two dozen shades can be a challenge, especially since the real-life colors of Mac lipsticks don’t always match up to their online photos. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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