to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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The county is applying for $164,000 in state and federal grants to continue the program and plans to match the grants if awarded.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The winners in best film drama editing and best film comedy/musical editing has gone on to match the best editing Oscar 17 times in the past 26 years.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
The e-bike’s torque sensor made the ride exceptionally intuitive, ensuring that the power delivered by the 250W rear-hub motor was tuned to match the downward force exerted on the pedals.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
However, the Sabres were ready to match that energy.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The winners in best film drama editing and best film comedy/musical editing has gone on to match the best editing Oscar 17 times in the past 26 years.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
The e-bike’s torque sensor made the ride exceptionally intuitive, ensuring that the power delivered by the 250W rear-hub motor was tuned to match the downward force exerted on the pedals.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
However, the Sabres were ready to match that energy.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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