to match

phrase

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

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The food is Basque and the cocktails slide right in to match. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 The technology allows it to be updated more quickly to match circulating virus strains. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 The business, which used tech to match celebrities with brands for marketing, saw its core offer disappear overnight. Quentin Bordage, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Few could do larger-than-life glamour quite like Diana Ross, and Mackie knew exactly how to match her energy. Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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