to match

phrase

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

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Nike had the option to match the adidas offer and declined, making way for the three-stripe era. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 In the front gardens, yellow and red roses bloom to match the houses’ exteriors; in the back, a sunny 4-foot cocktail pool with a natural limestone border awaits guests. Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere on the canvas, Cassatt restrains herself to match Katherine’s discipline. Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Although Hale went with an LA Dodgers cap, the New Yorker in me instead recommends this Yankees hat that comes in the perfect navy blue to match your button-down. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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