How to Use match in a Sentence

match

1 of 2 noun
  • The match had teeth from the start.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The two sides are a good match.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This will take place for the six match days.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
  • The first match was a 1-1 draw.
    Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
  • The match was tied in the 87th minute.
    Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Trick Williams was so good in this match.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • So far, their paths haven't crossed in a one-on-one match.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • It was shut out in its first two matches.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • This match could be a show-stealer.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
  • Not sure where to find your perfect match?
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The match turned on the stroke of halftime.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Here's a look at the full match card and how to watch the show.
    Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The second match was rained out.
    ABC News, 2 May 2026
  • This match isn’t just a standard match.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Then choose from mix-and-match flowers.
    Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Gauff has won three of the last four matches.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The eyes of the world will be on those matches.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • As to whether the lyrics are a match for the action?
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
  • Philly will host one more World Cup match.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • The Chelsea match showed that Slot can adapt.
    The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • That would be less than two weeks before the first match.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This raised concerns that the shots would be a poor match.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
  • He’d get knocked down during a match but get up with a smile.
    Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The lower hat was not a match and was not used in the project.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Rhodes didn’t take too kindly to that and the match was made.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
  • Sky lost the match thanks to Asuka.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
  • The match with Rhys was electric.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Then Italy produced the try of the match.
    ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Djokovic hasn’t lost a match at night here since 2018.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Some may even watch a cage match on the White House lawn.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

match

2 of 2 verb
  • The pillows on the couch all match.
  • His story doesn't match the facts.
  • The upbeat music matched her mood.
  • Your socks don't match each other.
  • Her skirt and sweater matched perfectly.
  • She was wearing a beautiful skirt, but her sweater didn't match it.
  • This color matches your skin tone.
  • Our work has to match the want.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Ike was the first to be matched.
    Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The two of them were well-matched.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • States must match some of these funds.
    Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Should the ceiling match the walls?
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • One answer that matched the wear on the stone.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Spare cans of matching paint are in the garage.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Their sense of humor doesn’t match mine.
    Erika Ettin, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The pair dress to match again in black tops and low-slung loose jeans.
    Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
  • And his actions matched his words.
    Mike Kaye updated March 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Shelter staff will help match adopters with a pet.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Choose a tip that matches the size of your nail bed.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • The two teams match up for the third time this season.
    ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The two teams match up for the fifth time this season.
    ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The two teams match up for the fourth time this season.
    ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Take the right side and fold it in, matching the edge.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Her brows were also filled to match the dark hue of her hair.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
  • The nine runs matched a season high for the Sox.
    Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
  • If your lifestyle doesn’t match this card, there’s one out there that will.
    Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The Sox matched a season high with their fifth straight win.
    Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • The two teams match up for the second time this season.
    ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Jonas has a matching tattoo on his arm.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The couple also matched in white for their big day.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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