to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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After San Francisco marched down the field on a methodical scoring drive to open the game, Carolina quarterback Bryce Young had the Panthers on the verge of a touchdown to match.
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Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
On3 reported that both Florida and Ole Miss plan to match whatever LSU offers Kiffin, meaning money won’t be the determining factor in his decision.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
While every one of Pronzato’s tables is crafted to match the individual moment, artisanal pieces with personality are always present.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Every gesture, and even his snow-like shimmer, was crafted to match what audiences know from the films.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
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Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
On3 reported that both Florida and Ole Miss plan to match whatever LSU offers Kiffin, meaning money won’t be the determining factor in his decision.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
While every one of Pronzato’s tables is crafted to match the individual moment, artisanal pieces with personality are always present.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Every gesture, and even his snow-like shimmer, was crafted to match what audiences know from the films.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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