to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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There is bound to be some competition in the Bellinger sweepstakes, including teams like the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Yankees should be willing to match any offer on the table for the star.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Our Top Picks Whether your home leans maximalist or minimalist, midcentury modern or boho, there is a modern menorah to match your vibe.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Axel Springer laid off 20% of its staff at Business Insider, and has instituted strict spending limits at Politico that have left employees grumbling about the outlet’s inability to match some of the salaries of its competitors.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The key is to match what your company truly needs — such as bandwidth, reliability and contract flexibility — with the right provider and plan.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Our Top Picks Whether your home leans maximalist or minimalist, midcentury modern or boho, there is a modern menorah to match your vibe.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Axel Springer laid off 20% of its staff at Business Insider, and has instituted strict spending limits at Politico that have left employees grumbling about the outlet’s inability to match some of the salaries of its competitors.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The key is to match what your company truly needs — such as bandwidth, reliability and contract flexibility — with the right provider and plan.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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