to match

phrase

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

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But the district has not adjusted its staffing to match, the letter says. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 As with most modern foiling yachts, the Hypersail is fitted with foils that can be adjusted in real time to match conditions. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Rocket designs have long engineered their vehicles to match trends in the satellite industry. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 That’s unlikely to be the case going forward, as the tournament grows into a multiplatform event to match multiplatform viewing habits. John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 8 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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