to match

phrase

: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.

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Extra bedrooms, sunrooms and offices increase square footage, which often means higher bills unless insulation and HVAC are upgraded to match. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 His advice is to match the mulch to the situation, using wood chips around tender plantings and gravel where winter warmth is welcome. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Rogen also worked often with Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) and James Franco (Pineapple Express), but neither of those talented young filmmakers managed to match Rogen’s energy or resilience in conjuring future projects. Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026 That is by design, as each Prancing Horse is meant to be a work of mechanical art with the six- to seven-figure price tag to match. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to match

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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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