as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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as in complementing
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in marrying
to give in marriage
they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family
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as in meeting
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of matching
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
That includes the matching-numbers engine that Pineda located and had restored, a project that took a year and a half alone.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
After all the clothing and laundry have been folded, and ideally, all socks have been found and compiled into their respective bin, then begin matching and folding socks together.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
On Inauguration Day, Trump sported a matching dark navy blue coat and skirt with a matching brimmed hat that covered her eyes, designed by her stylist Adam Lippes.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
That includes the matching-numbers engine that Pineda located and had restored, a project that took a year and a half alone.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to Moon, the original electric toothbrush created in collaboration with Hello Kitty, which sold out last year, is also back in stock with a matching travel case and two brush heads to last the customer six months.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
After all the clothing and laundry have been folded, and ideally, all socks have been found and compiled into their respective bin, then begin matching and folding socks together.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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To some market watchers, Nvidia’s latest deals feel all-too-similar to the excesses of past technology booms.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gracie wore a purple halter dress similar to the ensemble the singer wore on her Speak Now tour, and Gomez donned the iconic Folklore cardigan.—
Julia Meehan,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The aluminum materials and a woodgrain finish add durability while complementing both traditional and modern interiors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After marrying in 2006, the couple welcomed two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, who are now 17 and 14.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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After marrying fellow detective Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) and stepping up as Hank's right-hand man, Jay is sent to Bolivia to assist the army with taking down a cartel.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wilson understood the concerns of both local officials and residents and thanked them for meeting with his team to discuss the idea.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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Luckily, Alex’s wife Laura has been secretly meeting with the townspeople since moving back to Tall Pines, slowly questions and making comments that reveal the hypocrisy and dangers of Evelyn’s tactics.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Below deck, the power plant can crank out 198 kWe for sensors and weapon systems – that's twice the payload space and electrical power of a comparable autonomous vessel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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These simulations suggest that methane could be released at a rate of a few hundred kilograms per second, making the level of activity comparable to the water plumes on Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But he was hired by the Yankees in 1949 and immediately led them to five straight World Series championships — a record that almost certainly never will be broken and launched him toward tying Joe McCarthy for the most in baseball history with seven.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sure, the defense was leaky and yielded the tying touchdown with 36 seconds remaining in regulation, a fourth-and-goal conversion from the 11 - Tommy Castellanos hit a diving Randy Pittman in the left corner of the end zone.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Deliveries are up 8% versus the analogous stretch in 2024, and while some of those gains may be attributed to the adjustments made to the ratings currency, the league has capitalized on a schedule that ensured maximal exposure for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and … Detroit Lions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s an analogous cool-verging-on-blasé lyrical delivery set off by animalesque saxophones.—
Rumaan Alam,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The second verse adds layers to the mix, a simple drum beat, handclaps, a guitar line mirroring the vocal melody and what sounds like a Mellotron.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Prince Harry has warned that four million people could die as a result of cuts to HIV and Aids programs, mirroring data produced on the impact of American funding cuts.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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