to match

idiom

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

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His prescription is to raise the state corporation tax by several percentage points to match that in neighboring New Jersey, and to add a 2-percentage-point city surcharge on incomes over $1 million, and use the revenue to finance free bus service, free child care and other public services. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 Purchase inexpensive gap covers, which are made of silicone or aluminum and come in white, stainless steel, or black to match your stove. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 Colossal scientists will extract primordial germ cells—or cells that develop into egg and sperm—from a tinamou or emu embryo and rewrite their genome to match key features of the moa. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 July 2025 Puff-sleeve tops typically have sweetheart necklines to match the romantic vibe of the sleeves themselves. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 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 13 Jul. 2025.

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